What Is anti_ransomware_service.exe? Is It A Virus Or Malware? How To Fix?

What is anti_ransomware_service.exe?

anti_ransomware_service.exe is an executable exe file which belongs to the Windows process Acronis Active Protection Service which comes with the software developed by Acronis International GmbH.

The .exe extension of the anti_ransomware_service file specifies that it is an executable file.

Malware and viruses are also transmitted through exe files. So we must be sure before running any unknown executable file on our computers.

We will check if the anti_ransomware_service file is a virus or malware? Whether it should be deleted to keep your computer safe? Read more below.

Is anti_ransomware_service.exe safe to run? Is it a virus or malware?

Let’s check the location of this exe file to determine whether this is a legit software or a virus. The location of this file is mentioned below.

File Location : C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesAcronisActiveProtection

To check whether the exe file is legit you can start the Task Manager. Then click on the columns field and add Verified Signer as one of the columns.

Now look at the Verified Signer value for anti_ransomware_service.exe process if it says “Unable to verify” then the file may be a virus.

If the developer of the software is legitimate, then it is not a virus or malware. If the developer is not listed or seems suspicious, you can remove it using the uninstall program.

How to check if anti_ransomware_service is a security issue ?

We also recommend using Security task manager application  to find which processes are unwanted in your windows computer and can be security issue. Here is how you can find whether anti_ransomware_service is a security threat using Security task manager application.

1. Download Security task manager application and install it on your computer.
2. Run it as administrator. It will now show all the applications that are running on your computer.
3. Now it will show the Rating, file location , company and product name for each process.
4. Now click on the Ratings column to sort based on ratings.
5. You will now see which process has the worst rating easily so can decide anti_ransomware_service is given a bad rating or not easily.
6. You will also find whether the anti_ransomware_service process is important or not with this feature.

How To Remove or Uninstall anti_ransomware_service.exe

To remove anti_ransomware_service.exe from your computer do the following steps one by one.

1. If the file is a part of a software program, then it will also have an uninstall program. Then you can run the Uninstaller located at directory like C:Program Files>Acronis International GmbH>Acronis Active Protection Service orAcronis Active Protection >anti_ransomware_service_uninstall.exe.
2. Or the anti_ransomware_service.exe was installed using the Windows Installer then to uninstall it Go to System Settings and open Add Or Remove Programs Option.
3. Then Search for anti_ransomware_service.exe or the software name Acronis Active Protection in the search bar or try out the developer name Acronis International GmbH.
4. Then click on it and select the Uninstall Program option to remove anti_ransomware_service.exe file from your computer. Now the software Acronis Active Protection program along with the file anti_ransomware_service.exe will be removed from your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop anti_ransomware_service process?

In order to stop the anti_ransomware_se… process from running you either have to uninstall the program associated with the file or if it’s a virus or malware, remove it using a Malware and Virus removal tool.

Is anti_ransomware_service a Virus or Malware?

As per the information we have the anti_ransomware_service might be a virus or malware because even a good file might be infected with malware or virus to disguise itself. So follow our tutorial above to check it.

Is anti_ransomware_service causing High Disk Usage?

You can find this by opening the Task Manager application ( Right-click on Windows Taskbar and choose Task Manager) and click on the Disk option at the top to sort and find out the disk usage of anti_ransomware_service.

Is anti_ransomware_service causing High CPU Usage?

You can find whether anti_ransomware_service is using Full CPU by opening the Task Manager application. Now find the anti_ransomware_service.exe process and check the CPU usage percentage.

Is anti_ransomware_service causing High Network Usage?

If the anti_ransomware_service has High data Usage, you can find this by opening the Task Manager windows app and find the anti_ransomware_service.exe process and check the Network Usage column percentage.

How to check GPU Usage of anti_ransomware_service?

To check whether the anti_ransomware_service is causing high GPU usage, open the Task Manager window and look for the anti_ransomware_service process in the name column and check the GPU usage column.

I hope you were able to learn more about the anti_ransomware_service.exe file and how to remove it.

Let us know in the comments below if you face any other anti_ransomware_service issues.

Gowtham V

Gowtham V, the founder of howtodoninja.com is an experienced tech writer and a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for exploring the latest technological advancements. He has 10 years of experience in writing comprehensive how to guides, tutorials, and reviews on software, hardware, and internet services. With an interest in computer security, he strives to educate users by writing content on how to use technology, and how to also protect their smart devices and personal data from cyber threats. He currently uses a Windows computer, and a Macbook Pro, and tests hundreds of Android phones for writing his reviews and guides.