What is gwx_control_panel.exe file ?

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

gwx_control_panel.exe descriptions

GWX_control_panel.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. GWX_control_panel.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder —usually C:UsersUSERNAMEDownloads or C:UsersUSERNAMEDesktop.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 4,596,296 bytes (66% of all occurrences), 4,559,944 bytes or 4,438,088 bytes.;The GWX_control_panel.exe file is digitally signed. The GWX_control_panel.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window.;GWX_control_panel.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 63% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you experience any issues with installation of GWX_control_panel.exe, you can ask the developer, Ultimateoutsider, for assistance or uninstall the software Josh Mayfield using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).