Windows 10: What is the Device Census (devicecensus.exe) file in Windows 10?

Discus and support What is the Device Census (devicecensus.exe) file in Windows 10? in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]In recent days some Windows 10 users reported a never-before-seen executable file on their PC named Device Census (devicecensus.exe). Some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Aug 1, 2020.

  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    What is the Device Census (devicecensus.exe) file in Windows 10?

    WinClub, Aug 1, 2020
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  2. RAMON IMP
    Ramon Imp Win User

    Device Census

    Hi Roy,

    We understand your concern regarding Device Census. DeviceCensus.exe is part of Microsoft Windows Operating System, and it is an important part of it. For us to effectively assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

    • When did you start noticing this behavior?
    • Did you make any significant changes to your computer prior to the issue?
    • Does the number of DeviceCensus.exe increase only when you're playing games?
    • Have you taken any troubleshooting steps to prevent this from happening?

    Regards.
     
    Ramon Imp, Aug 1, 2020
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  3. JAN DEL
    Jan Del Win User
    DeviceCensus.exe

    Hi,

    We found a thread that has similar query. We suggest checking the answer of DaveM121, one of our Content Creators, on this
    thread educating fellow community member about DeviceCensus.exe.

    Let us know if you have other queries.
     
    Jan Del, Aug 1, 2020
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  4. ABDULLAHABDULRAHMAN
    AbdullahAbdulrahman Win User

    What is the Device Census (devicecensus.exe) file in Windows 10?

    Device census

    every day from 3 to 4 Am Message Come up Application is allowed to accsess to camera and when i open this message i found the application name Device Census and the pathway for this application System32/Devicecensus.exe when i open this application manually
    the kaspersky message comes up each time i open it
     
    AbdullahAbdulrahman, Aug 1, 2020
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