What is disk_monitor.exe file ?

In some case disk_monitor.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the Disk_Monitor.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 disk_monitor.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.

disk_monitor.exe descriptions

Disk_Monitor.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The Disk_Monitor.exe file is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (common is C:Program Files (x86)ICCard Reader Driver v1.9e2).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 466,944 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 465,920 bytes, 438,784 bytes or 441,856 bytes.;There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock.;The file is not a Windows core file.;Disk_Monitor.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If problems with Generic USB Card Reader Driver or IC Card Reader Driver come up, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program).