What is bi_runonce.exe file ?
Most antivirus programs identify BI_RunOnce.exe as malware—for example Avast identifies it as Win32:Somoto-F [PUP], and Symantec identifies it as WS.Reputation.1 or PUA.Downloader.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with bi_runonce.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.
bi_runonce.exe descriptions
BI_RunOnce.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. BI_RunOnce.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files or sometimes in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—primarily C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalTemp.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 206,624 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 198,144 bytes or 224,256 bytes.;The program has a visible window. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINERunOnce).;BI_RunOnce.exe is not a Windows core file. It is a file with no information about its developer.;BI_RunOnce.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous.