What is expandrive.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify ExpanDrive.exe as malware.

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

expandrive.exe descriptions

ExpanDrive.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The ExpanDrive.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (mostly C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalExpanDriveAppapp-6.1.10).;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 13,179,660 bytes.;The program has no visible window. The file is digitally signed. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The file is not a Windows core file.;ExpanDrive.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 80% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;It is possible to ask for help from Support or uninstall ExpanDrive software via Windows Control Panel/ Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).