What is ap.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify ap.exe as malware—such as Sophos identifies it as Mal/Generic-S, and McAfee identifies it as GenericR-DLF!B97988F005B3 or Artemis!C030A68C95C4.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with ap.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

ap.exe descriptions

Ap.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Ap.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—in most cases C:Program Files (x86)Application Assistance.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 219,648 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 219,136 bytes or 235,520 bytes.;There is no information about the author of the file. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINERun).;Ap.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible.;Ap.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 63% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.