What is wahiver.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify wahiver.exe as malware—for example TrendMicro identifies it as PUA_INSTALLCORE, and Symantec identifies it as PUA.Gen.2 or Trojan.Gen.2.

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

wahiver.exe descriptions

Wahiver.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Wahiver.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:ProgramData” (normally C:ProgramDataMicrosoftDRMwa).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 2,059,057 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 9,927,985 bytes or 2,850,336 bytes.;The program is not visible. The wahiver.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.;Wahiver.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 82% dangerous.