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Wscadminui.exe: What it is and how to troubleshoot it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The wscadminui.exe file comes bundled together with the Windows 10 installer package and it’s another super important part of the Windows Security Center.

This file, just like other executable files in Microsoft Windows has several versions including 10.0.15063.0, 10.0.16199.1000, and 10.0.16299.15.

Now, besides improving Windows 10 users experience by the app., the file plays an important role in stabilizing the overall functioning of your system.

But the file has also been associated with some issues, such as theWscadminui.exe – Bad Imageerror, faulty application path, among others.

We will be looking at these errors, some of which have made some users mistake it for amalware, and how to fix them in this article.

But before then, let’s look at the basics.

What is wscadminui.exe?

The file first appeared on the scene in July 2015 with the release of Windows 10.

Officially describe as Windows Security Center Elevated UI App, it has since been updated several times to improve its performance.

Should I uninstall wscadminui.exe?

The answer is a big no.

First, as I mentioned earlier on, the app greatly improves the running of your Windows 10 operating system. Indeed, most of your PC won’t run without executable files like wscadminui.exe.

Furthermore, the file is developed by Microsoft meaning it’s trustworthy.

Escadminui.exe common errors

Like other .exe files, the file is known to trigger various errors in Windows 10 machines. Here are some of the most common wscadminui.exe hitches:

How to fix wscadminui.exe errors

The good news is that workarounds exist for many of these issues.  Here is how to troubleshoot some of the aforementioned errors:

Method 1: Scan The File To See If It’s Corrupt

The wscadminui.exe file may refuse to run effectively because its installation has been corrupted.

Here is what to do:

Fix 2: Restore Your System To An Earlier Working State

System restore allows you to cancel any changes that you could have made in Microsoft Windows that resulted in the file experiencing problems.

Rolling back these changes could thus help permanently eliminate a couple of wscadminui.exe problems:

Steps:

Fix 3: Update Windows

Installing the recent updates from Microsoft helps you keep your system safe from emerging security issues as well as repairing existing problems in files, drivers, and other programs.

You can try to update your system by downloading and adding the latest updates to eliminate some of the issues:

Steps:

Fix 4: Reboot Your Computer

Rebooting your computer clears any unnecessary data and program files occupying the memory and which could be affecting your machine.

For this reason, restarting the PC can resolve several wscadminui.exe-connected errors.

Furthermore, some Window’s executable files are known to stop/crash when the system resources such as CPU are overstretched.

This problem is again easily fixed by restarting your computer.

Fix 5: Scan Your PC For Viruses

Malicious code attacks your computer in critical system areas including in locations where the wscadminui.exe file reside.

This could be contributing to some of the persistent errors associated with the file.

The solution here is to start your antivirus and scan your PC for an infection.

Steps:

The steps depend on the security software you have in your computer. You can refer to your antiviruses’ manufacturer’s website if you run into trouble.

Fix 6: Halt The Wscadminui.Exe From The Task Manager

If you’re searching for a quick solution, use the task manager to stop the file. This should at least temporarily block the processes linked with the app. and hence some of the glitches.

Steps:

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.