dns.exe

dns.exe – Here is the scoop on DNS Server Service as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is dns.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of DNS Server Service?

dns.exe (DNS Server Service) – Details

The dns.exe service is used by windows servers to service DNS (Domain Name System) requests from hosts on a network. DNS requests are used to translate a computer’s name (e.g. localhost) to the computer’s IP address (e.g. 127.0.0.1) so that the computer can be communicated with over a network. If the computer on which this service is running is a DNS server, you should not disable this process.

dns.exe is flagged as a system process and does not appear to be a security risk. However, removing DNS Server Service may adversely impact your system.

Our process monitor database currently registers dns.exe to Microsoft.

This is part of Microsoft Windows.

 

dns.exe is related to dnsapi.dll, icsmgr.exe,

DNS.EXE – Disclaimer

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