What is hffsrv.exe file ?

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

hffsrv.exe descriptions

Hffsrv.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Hffsrv.exe is located in a subfolder of C:Windows—mainly C:Windowshffext.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 82,432 bytes (37% of all occurrences), 84,480 bytes, 80,896 bytes, 83,456 bytes or 80,384 bytes.;The program has no file description. Hffsrv.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINERun).;It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file.;Hffsrv.exe is able to hide itself.;Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous, but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You can uninstall the program Hide Files and Folders, or ask the software vendor for support. Click on Hide Files and Folders in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.