What is pia_manager.exe file ?

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

pia_manager.exe descriptions

Pia_manager.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file pia_manager.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files” (common is C:Program Filespia_manager).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 8,817,658 bytes (35% of all occurrences), 8,757,066 bytes and 26 more variants.;There is no file information. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible.;Pia_manager.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If problems with Private Internet Access v81 or Private Internet Access v76 come up, you may also want to uninstall the software using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program), use the software publisher’s support or look for a new, improved version.