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Addinprocess.exe: What Is It & How to Remove It

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Updated onApril 2, 2024

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Nobody really thinks to check the GPU usage unless you want to monitor the consumption of resources of a specific program or yourPC has become unresponsive. Users have since discovered a new Addinprocess.exe process that consumes 100% GPU.

It’s normal for some programs to consume high GPU or CPU, but when it’s an unknown process, this should be cause for alarm. Let’s now get into the nitty-gritty of this process and how to get rid of it.

What is Addinprocess exe?

Addinprocess.exe is part of the Microsoft .NET Framework. It is used to load programs and games that require the framework. You’ll most likely find the addinprocess.exe in the following location:C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319

While the executable file seems important for the proper functioning of some of your programs, it is notorious for high GPU consumption. The reason it consumes a lot of resources stems from the origin of the downloaded programs.

Windows has very stringent security measures which prohibit the installation of unverified software. Still, some users have discovered loopholes in how to get programs they need using other methods such as torrents and other unreliable sites.

The problem with downloading such files, especially when you don’t have acomprehensive antivirus, is that your system is exposed to all kinds of vulnerabilities, from virus infections to malware and trojans.

Not to say that all sites are a no-go zone, but you should always do your due diligence when downloading non-verified applications.

Now that we know what addinprocess.exe is, you may wonder whether to keep or remove it from your system. Well, it depends. If everything is running as it should on your PC, there’s no need to upset the status quo.

However, if you’re among the users complaining of high GPU, CPU, andsystem crashes, you can disable it. When downloading programs from unofficial sites, some often contain malware, which can be very dangerous.

Malware can hide itself in the system and run in the background, consuming resources such as CPU, RAM, and storage space.

This can lead to amemory leakbecause the program cannot manage memory allocations correctly. Over time, the program consumes more and more memory until it eventually crashes or causes other programs to crash because there isnot enough memoryleft in the system.

Since this seems to be the cause of the addinprocess.exe process, the most obvious step is to disable it from the Task Manager.

So far, users have not had any luck in stopping this process. Also, deleting the file from its path is prohibited unless you take ownership of it, but that is still a long shot.

With those failed methods, we have curated this article to show you how to get rid of the addinprocess.exe.

How do I remove the Addinprocess exe?

First things first, check off the following:

1. Run DISM and SFC scans

In case the steps above don’t suit your needs, we suggest you approach another effective way to solve this issue.

If you need to fix the issues related to this exe process, adedicated system repair toolbelow is able to scan your PC and fix corrupted system files.

2. Scan for viruses

3. Use Autoruns to remove the file

4. Perform a clean boot

5. Update BIOS

Since the addinprocess.exe is not the only file that may find its way to your PC, we recommend gettinguninstaller softwarefor such problems.

You may also be interested in a similar article where we discuss theuiseagnt.exeand whether you should disable it.

For any further queries or suggestions, leave them in the comment section.

Addinprocess.exe: What Is It & How to Remove It#

What is Addinprocess exe?#

How do I remove the Addinprocess exe?#

1. Run DISM and SFC scans#

2. Scan for viruses#

3. Use Autoruns to remove the file#

4. Perform a clean boot#

5. Update BIOS#