What is cwsm.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify cwsm.exe as malware.

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

cwsm.exe descriptions

Cwsm.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Cwsm.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—common is C:Program FilesWindows Classic Menu.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 268,109 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 585,728 bytes, 615,424 bytes or 272,637 bytes.;It is a file with no information about its developer. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run, MACHINEUser Shell Folders).;Cwsm.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous.