What is govsrv.exe file ?
In some case govsrv.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the GovSrv.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 govsrv.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.
govsrv.exe descriptions
GovSrv.EXE is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. GovSrv.EXE is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—mostly C:Program Files (x86)PJ TechnologiesGOVsrv.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 893,768 bytes (25% of all occurrences), 920,960 bytes, 876,872 bytes or 500,472 bytes.;The program has no visible window. The GovSrv.EXE file is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The GovSrv.EXE file is a Verisign signed file.;GovSrv.EXE is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 30% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;The developer Pjtec provides a website for help [1] [2] and for updates. There is also an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ GoverLAN Client Agents or GovSrv).