Monitor.exe comes installed as part of the Operating System and works in tandem with the hardware manager. It keeps track of the all hardware including hard-disk, memory, network traffic on a real-time basis to enable administrators to take constructive steps for a smooth running of the host. This is mainly required on the servers where which are accessed by many hosts. 

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Users Opinions

1256 users ask for this file. 33 users rated it as not dangerous. 7 users rated it as not so dangerous. 8 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 3 users rated it as dangerous. 8 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about Monitor.exe: Is part from the UPS software.   Gensen Acer eRecovery service  See also: Link   radan It was actually serv-U running on port 442 so I stopped the process, renamed the file, rebooted and now windows won't start. Damn!   JackAss ACER program   it's an auto install process that installs drivers automatically, such as ethernet cords   If it is C:\Acer\Empowering Technology\eRecovery\Monitor.exe, then it is mostly harmless. But it is known to misbehave if the D: partition is removed.  See also: Link   Simon If this file is runned from location "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\avsys", (Monitor.exe) it's ok. It's a part of new ZoneAlarm V 7.x firewall, I think. Not harmful! Spybot didn't recognize that file as any kind of spyware aso. Ad-Aware didn't either recognize this file as spyware aso.   Knowledge is power! if you get rid of it it will get messed up. it is aces erecovery service   good program From the new zonealarm anti virus update i think   Come with my acer laptop   was pre installed on my new acer laptop   It's a part of the new Ver 7 ZoneLabs Security Suite   Steve Its from anti virus most likely zonealarm if u have it   If you have Ulead PhotoImpact, it detects DCF compliant camera or memory card. You can turn it off or disable by right-clicking on the icon.   Cheryl If the file is in C:\Program Files\Ulead, then it's one of their programs that's running. Most likely the Memory Card monitor.   DaFyre appears to be a zone alarm proces,but also ulead   george ardelean YES, it is a letal spyware   Listed as serious rootkit. Fake IP address on outgoing. Probably placed by Black Ice in Washingtonn D.C.or End The Osscupation.org website. BEWARE.   Robert Ricketson I know this file comes with LeapFrog software. I don't know what it does but it's been there ever since the install. It came from the disk so I KNOW it's not dangerous.   PiperK1980 Belongs to LeapFrog Connect, error at boot, uninstalled, all okay.   ElGusher If found in C:\program files\LG Soft India\forteManager, then it's part of LG's forteManager to manage the LCD monitor settings   Dave It does not let Autodesk trial version software from getting installed   Juri part of Genius web-cam drivers and utility sw   cicika mine is part of "C:\WINDOWS\PixArt\PAC7302\Monitor.exe". Dont know what it does, but I dont like it on my startup...   cuts used for Leapster 2 software when plugging it in to your computer..found in Leapster software folder   Berni It could be from PixArt Imaging Incorporation with the following path: C:\Windows\PixArt\Pac207\Monitor.exe. This is a Registry Monitor for a PC Camera.  See also: Link   Zidamon program by Philips   DontiL Was installed after installed an hp video impression 2 not dangerous from PixArt Imaging   j30a1accordex Webcam software PCLine Camer@   Keir it came from my webcam driver software.   ran when in C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\ it is used for the leapfrog connect software for leapfrog toys.   Brian Hoffman On my computer it is part of the Leapfrog Child Console. It monitors when the device is connected via USB.   getrealbubba It's Webcam of Trust with parameters _ go to regedit : search PixArt   Mariel ZoneAlarm quarantines the monitor.ex file of Chameleon Start-Up Manager but ZA has no info on the file itself. Their TechSupport lists it as suspect   DougS monitor.exe is a module for Autodesk Backburner, located at "Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\Backburner"  See also: Link   Logan Webcam software PCLine Camer@ if at C:\Windows\PixArt\.. Remember you installed a USB Camera or something? Bing the manufacture. They seem okay :) Others say its related to Acer thingi, so good then too I guess. But do you need it ? Make that judgement based on the resources if you want to save or not.   Varuna part of Chameleon Startup Manager (trusted)   bob when in PIXART it came with webcam, it will slow down Windows7 File Explorer. On my PC it adds about 2 seconds per click. Very annoying. But easy to remove with regedit   JohnH Is not Dangerous   bob Comes as part of a webcam driver. Should be safe to close to install programs such as Autodesk.   Jaymé Virus!  See also: Link   Max Müller Monitor.exe with filesize 312 KB (319 488 bytes) in C:\Windows\PixArt\Pac207 is (normally) a harmless application polling the registry to better be able to use your webcam. It was installed with my webcam which is a Labtec Webcam 1200.  See also: Link   Thor this service caused my pc to lock durring boot, black screen with mouse pointer aafter windows 7 update.   Ian mine is part of: "C:\Windows\PixArt\PAC7311\Monitor.exe" Manufacturer: "PixArt Imaging Incorporation" it's a harmless application installed by my "Trust webcam". RAM Memory usage is about 580K..   Dyon Mine is in C:\WINDOWS\PixArt\PAC207 Tamaño del archivo: 319488 Bytes MD5: 72334f906c2e2b002cdd2ff9022fd957 SHA1: 4023029dbbcbea003ebeb6a350ee882473909de4 See Jotti multiscanner virus report: http://is.gd/VyikVN  See also: Link   Don Pirulero A part of an UPS software.   höö avast picked it up and placed it in the sandbox.   greg WebCam driver   Alexey Vladimirov This file is installed automatically if you have any Genius webcam. I used CCleaner and went to Tools/Start up and checked by right clickinng on it and then selected "Open containing folder" and it takes you to the folder where there's a couple of frames or video filters that your webcam uses.   rBok6 If you know more about Monitor.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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