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

What is wwatcherproxy.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify WWatcherProxy.exe as malware—for example Sophos identifies it as WWatcher (PUA), and BitDefender identifies it as Application.WebWatcher.H.

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


wwatcherproxy.exe descriptions


WWatcherProxy.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. WWatcherProxy.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—in most cases C:Program Files (x86)ServiceUpdater.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 1,741,328 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 1,740,744 bytes.;It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The file is not a Windows core file. It is a file with no information about its developer. The program is not visible.;WWatcherProxy.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous.