Process or task name:
Always double check your task spelling if you are concerned about spyware or viruses, as often they use similiar spelling for these windows processes and tasks: alg.exe
Exe program - Files with an extension of "exe" are executable programs.
Purpose of this file:
alg.exe is a program which may have been on your computer since the day you first purchased your computer, as it may have been preinstalled software. The actual hard drive location and folder is also shown below, always verify where its located on your hard drive, as this makes sure it is not spyware, adware, or virus related. Many spyware and virus writers often place files elsewhere on your computer, and use the same name in an attempt to fool you. This program is part of the Microsoft Windows operating system and is critical for the Windows firewall. This should be left running, as it is part of your system and will be found on all the latest computers. Alg.exe stands for application layer gateway. This file is considered safe and is not spyware, virus, or adware related software.
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What is the alg.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This program task will be found in the Windows\System32 folder on your computer.