What is netadapter.exe and how to fix netadapter.exe ?

What is netadapter.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify NetAdapter.exe as malware—such as F-Secure identifies it as Trojan.Autoruns.GenericKDS.30565174, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.9.

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


netadapter.exe descriptions


NetAdapter.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. NetAdapter.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files —primarily C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalTempCAC7F095-F09B-40DD-8293-4A91AD6C7BF7.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 4,155,788 bytes.;There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. NetAdapter.exe is not a Windows core file.;NetAdapter.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous.