Gtarcade.exe Windows Process - What Is It?

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gtarcade.exe is the main executable file for the Gtarcade software platform, developed by Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Corporation. This application is a game client or "launcher" used to download, install, update, and play a variety of browser and mobile games offered by the company. It provides a centralized interface for users to access their game library, manage game updates, and stay logged into their accounts.

This file is typically needed if you have installed and wish to play games from the Gtarcade platform, such as Infinity Kingdom or Saint Seiya Awakening. The executable runs the client, which is necessary for launching and patching the games distributed through it. Without it, the Gtarcade game launcher will not function.

A user might consider removing it if they no longer play any games from the Gtarcade platform. Since the application runs as a background process to keep games updated, some users may choose to remove it to free up system resources. Additionally, security concerns could be a reason for removal. The legitimate gtarcade.exe file is known to have capabilities for monitoring applications and recording keyboard and mouse inputs, which, while potentially used for game functionality and anti-cheat measures, can be viewed as intrusive. Furthermore, as with any executable, there is a risk that malware could disguise itself using the same filename. If the file is found outside of its typical directory, C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Gtarcade\app, or is flagged by security software, it could be a malicious variant.

To further analyze the file, you can use a tool like Security Task Manager, which can provide more detailed information about the process and help determine if it is a legitimate application or a potential threat.

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Gtarcade.exe file information

The process belongs to software GTarcade by Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Corporation.

Description: Gtarcade.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Gtarcade.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (e.g. C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Gtarcade\app\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 4,092,344 bytes (11% of all occurrences), 3,607,896 bytes and 7 more variants. Gtarcade.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is not a Windows core file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). There is no description of the program. The gtarcade.exe file is a Verisign signed file. Gtarcade.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Gtarcade provides direct support (static.gtarcade.com/gtarcade/repository). You could uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ GTarcade.

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If gtarcade.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 75% dangerous. The file size is 3,188,840 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 2,574,192 bytes. The program is not visible. There is no information about the author of the file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, TaskScheduler). It is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. Gtarcade.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and record keyboard and mouse inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as gtarcade.exe. Therefore, you should check the gtarcade.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Please don't install it is a trojan and a browser hijacker my friend got infected with it. Please don't install... TechBoi!

Summary: Average user rating of gtarcade.exe: based on 2 votes with 1 user comment. 2 users think gtarcade.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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Best practices for resolving gtarcade issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with gtarcade. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the gtarcade.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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