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

What is xsecva.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify xsecva.exe as malware—for instance Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen or Trojan.Gen.2, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_SCAR.AJQ or TROJ_VCAREDRI.AD.

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


xsecva.exe descriptions


Xsecva.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The xsecva.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of “C:Program Files” (in most cases C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingxsecva).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 131,584 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 132,096 bytes or 187,392 bytes.;The program has no visible window. There is no file information. It is not a Windows core file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, MACHINERun).;Xsecva.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 68% dangerous.