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

What is wmserver.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify wmserver.exe as malware—for instance Microsoft identifies it as Trojan:Win32/Tiggre!rfn, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_GEN.R002C0DF820.

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


wmserver.exe descriptions


Wmserver.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file wmserver.exe is located in a subfolder of C:Windows (mostly C:Windowsehomewmserver or C:WindowsehomeMediaCenter).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 6,220,496 bytes (53% of all occurrences), 1,927,376 bytes or 1,739,984 bytes.;The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time.;Wmserver.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 63% dangerous.