What is Winservice.exe & How to Fix Its Errors

Uninstalling the related application is effective in fixing its erros

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you notice that Winservice.exe triggers some errors on your computer and you are bothered, it may be malware; this article is for you as we explore the file and show some easy fixes to its errors.

Before getting to it, it is important not to confuse it for thewinserv.exefile or even the winservices.exe file, which is often a virus.

What is Winservice.exe?

The winservice.exe file that comes with SCM_Service by Netgear is legitimate. It is a service that is responsible for running the SCM_Service application. SCM_Service is an application that is used to manage Netgear routers and switches.

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It is located in the directory indicated below and has no description:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64

How do I fix the Winservice.exe errors?

Before going into any solution, try this workaround:

If the error persists, continue to the solutions below.

1. Run a file scan

2. Restore system health

3. Clean boot the computer

With any of the solutions discussed in the guide, you should fix most associated errors, like Winservice.exe not found, not responding, or using too many resources.

We have covered extensively other executables likeonenotem.exeandoverseer.exe; you may want to check out their guides.

If you have additional questions, please leave us a comment below; we will happily respond to them.

What is Winservice.exe & How to Fix Its Errors#

What is Winservice.exe?#

How do I fix the Winservice.exe errors?#

1. Run a file scan#

2. Restore system health#

3. Clean boot the computer#