What is gwctlsrv.exe file ?

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

gwctlsrv.exe descriptions

GWCtlSrv.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. GWCtlSrv.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” or sometimes in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (generally C:Program Files (x86)GlassWire or C:Program Files (x86)SteamsteamappscommonGlassWireapp).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 8,924,160 bytes (6% of all occurrences), 7,445,536 bytes and 40 more variants.;The process runs as service GlassWire. The service helps protect your computer and privacy via network visualization.;The program is not visible. GWCtlSrv.exe is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. It is a Verisign signed file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.;GWCtlSrv.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 36% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you experience any issues with installation of GWCtlSrv.exe, you can also uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > GlassWire or Steam), turn to the software developer [1] [2], Glasswire, for advice or update to a possibly bug-fixed version.