What is Usbdriver.exe & Should You Remove it?

You can end task for this exe file in the Task Manager

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Running into usbdriver.exe in the Task Manager is one of the recent complaints Windows users reported. It is because executable processes like these are liable to be malicious, and they must be sure it’s safe. Hence, we’ll discuss whether you should remove it.

Likewise, you may be interested in our detailed guide on whyexe files are not openingon your PC and some fixes to resolve the problem.

What is usbdriver.exe?

Usbdriver.exe, also known as USB Remote NDIS (Network Device Interface Specification), is a network driver model developed by Microsoft.

Below are some of the notable things that the usbdriver.exe does:

Should I remove usbdriver.exe?

Disabling or removing usbdriver.exe can lead to the following:

However, malware and viruses can compromise or corrupt system files, using them as a disguise to stay undetected. Hence, it is possible that usbdriver.exe is unsafe and should be removed. Proceed to the next section to check.

Is a USB drive exe a virus?

Go through the checks below to see if the usbdriver.exe process on your computer belongs to a safe program:

After following the steps mentioned above and observing any anomalies in the file properties, you can determine its safety.

How can I remove usbdriver.exe?

1. Use CCleaner

The Disable and delete suspicious startups option inCCleanerhelps to detect and remove any malicious files, including usbdriver.exe, automatically.

2. End task and delete usbdriver.exe

The above steps allow you to stop the usbdriver.exe process on your PC and delete the executable file from File Explorer.

You can check our article on what to do if theTask Manager not responding or openingon your computer.

Alternatively, we have a detailed guide on whatSecurityHealthSystray.exedoes and how to fix its errors on Windows 11.

Also, you can read aboutexe files deleting themselves on Windows 11and some steps for resolving it.

What is Usbdriver.exe & Should You Remove it?#

What is usbdriver.exe?#

Should I remove usbdriver.exe?#

Is a USB drive exe a virus?#

How can I remove usbdriver.exe?#

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