What is cliqz.exe file ?

In some case cliqz.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the cliqz.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

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

cliqz.exe descriptions

Cliqz.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Cliqz.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files” or sometimes in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder —normally C:Program FilesCliqz or C:Program Files (x86)CLIQZ.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 655,136 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 635,648 bytes and 14 more variants.;There is no description of the program. It is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The process uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.;Cliqz.exe is able to manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you have any problems with cliqz.exe, you can do the following;1) safely remove the program using the uninstall program of CLIQZ (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program);2) turn to the software developer, Cliqz, for advice;3) verify that you have installed the latest version.