What is archapplication.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify archApplication.exe as malware—for example Symantec identifies it as Heur.AdvML.B, and Sophos identifies it as Generic PUA MK (PUA).

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with archapplication.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.

archapplication.exe descriptions

ArchApplication.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The archApplication.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (normally C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingArchiverApp).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 130,560 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 420,352 bytes, 5,535,744 bytes, 1,509,888 bytes or 1,406,976 bytes.;The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run).;Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If you encounter difficulties with archApplication.exe, you can also uninstall ArchiverApp software via Windows Control Panel/ Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).