What is directx.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify DirectX.exe as malware—for instance F-Secure identifies it as Trojan.Generic.14668348, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner.xza or not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.BitCoinMiner.iaaf.

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

directx.exe descriptions

DirectX.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The DirectX.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (in most cases C:UsersUSERNAMEDownloads).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 5,823,216 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 13,179,660 bytes.;The program has no visible window. The DirectX.exe file is not a Windows core file.;DirectX.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and connect to the Internet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 75% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You can uninstall Archive Service, or try to get help from the software vendor. Click on Archive Service in the Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it, or click on archive-service24.ru to visit the vendor’s website.