What is TrustedInstaller.exe


  1. parinho7
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    What is TrustedInstaller.exe


    i noticed my pc was slow and took a look at task manager, there was a service running called TrustedInstaller.exe (file location: C:\Windows\servicing) that was using over 2gb of memory. is this normal? what is the purpose of this process? can i delete the file?
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  3. Ztruker
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    Read here for some info: Service TrustedInstaller.EXE permanently active taking up to 50% CPU resources

    Lots more via Google: TrustedInstaller.exe windows 7
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  4. parinho7
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    Ztruker said:
    Read here for some info: Service TrustedInstaller.EXE permanently active taking up to 50% CPU resources

    Lots more via Google: TrustedInstaller.exe windows 7
    very helpful, thanks!
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