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

What is wwtask.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify wwtask.exe as malware—for example Microsoft identifies it as Trojan:Win32/Fuery.B!cl, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_GEN.R004C0GB419.

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


wwtask.exe descriptions


Wwtask.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The wwtask.exe file is located in the C:WindowsSystem32 folder.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 1,181,090 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,158,470 bytes.;The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The software has no file description. Wwtask.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder.;Wwtask.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and hide itself.;Therefore the technical security rating is 78% dangerous.