Windows 10: Antimalware

Discus and support Antimalware in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; All of a sudden I have seen the following when I open Task Manager … ANTIMALWARE SERVICE EXECUTABLE … I do not know what it is and the system will NOT... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Kenneth Pincus, Jun 24, 2020.

  1. KENNETH PINCUS
    Kenneth Pincus Win User

    Antimalware


    All of a sudden I have seen the following when I open Task Manager … ANTIMALWARE SERVICE EXECUTABLE …

    I do not know what it is and the system will NOT let me delete it … I DO NOT need this running …

    Can some please help ?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Kenneth Pincus, Jun 24, 2020
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  2. JAMESWILLIAMSTX.
    JamesWilliamsTX. Win User

    Free ANTIMALWARE?

    I am looking for the best FREE antimalware program. Any suggestions?
     
    JamesWilliamsTX., Jun 24, 2020
    #2
  3. ANTONETH BER
    Antoneth Ber Win User
    Antimalware service excutable consuming ram and cpu

    Hello,

    We would like to know more about this concern, please provide the following information:

    • Is this your first time to encounter this issue?
    • Did you make any changes to your computer's configuration prior to the issue?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    Antimalware Service Executable is the name of the process MsMpEng (MsMpEng.exe) used by the Windows Defender program. The service associated with this program is the Windows Defender Service. For possible troubleshooting steps, you can check GreginMich's
    post through this link.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Antoneth Ber, Jun 24, 2020
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  4. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    Antimalware

    Antimalware Service Executable - How do I stop it completely?

    Hello Aniax,

    As you are facing issues with high performance usage by Antimalware Service Executable service on your device, we will help you with this issue.

    I would like to inform that Antimalware Service Executable is a part of Windows Essentials.

    I suggest you to refer to the below post and check if your issue matches with the same. If so, try the troubleshooting steps suggested by
    GreginMich replied on November 6, 2015 and check if it helps.

    How to stop Antimalware Service Executable from hogging cpu on Windows
    10

    Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 24, 2020
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