What is Window Designer.exe? Safe Process or Virus/Malware? Fix, Remove, & Startup Management

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What is Window Designer.exe?

Window Designer.exe is an executable file from Evan Designs ModelBuilder Update, typically around 19.81 MB. While the .exe extension indicates an executable file, it's crucial to determine if this specific file is a safe part of the Windows operating system, a legitimate application, or a harmful virus or trojan.

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Is Window Designer.exe safe, or is it a virus or malware?

To determine if Window Designer.exe is legitimate or a virus:

1. Check its location: Legitimate Window Designer.exe should be in C:\my software\mbuild\modelbuilder.exe
2. Use Task Manager: Add "Image Path Name" in columns to see file locations.
3. Use Microsoft's Process Explorer: Check "Verified Signer" status for each process. If it says "Unable to Verify," further investigation is needed. Not all legitimate processes have a verified signature, but no bad processes do.

The most important facts about Window Designer.exe:

• Located in C:\Program Files\Evan Designs subfolder;
• Publisher: Evan Designs
• Full Path: C:\my software\mbuild\modelbuilder.exe
• Help file:
• Publisher URL: www.ModelTrainSoftware.com
• Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Evan Designs\Uninst_ModelBuilder Update.exe /U "C:\Program Files\Evan Designs\Uninst_ModelBuilder Update.log"
• Language:
• MD5 Hash: b58a84c21afe62fa52edb80d91f5ac45
• % of Users that remove it: 7%
• User Rating: Excellent
• Known to be up to 19.81 MB in size.
  

If you're experiencing issues with Window Designer.exe, verify its trustworthiness by checking its location and size in Task Manager (should be in C:\Program Files\Evan Designs). If you suspect a virus, use a security application like Malwarebytes to remove it.

Not all tools detect every malware, so multiple attempts might be necessary. If the virus hinders the removal, boot into Safe Mode with Networking for a more secure environment, allowing you to run a security scan and thoroughly analyze your system.

 

Can I remove or delete Window Designer.exe?

7% of people remove this file, so it may be harmless.

Do not delete a safe executable file as it might affect associated programs. Always keep your software updated to avoid issues with corrupted files. Regularly check for driver and software updates.

To confirm the safety of suspicious files, use a system analysis tool like Fortect. If identified as malicious, these tools can remove the malware. If the Window Designer.exe file is not harmful and needs to be removed, use its uninstaller located at C:\Program Files\Evan Designs\Uninst_ModelBuilder Update.exe /U "C:\Program Files\Evan Designs\Uninst_ModelBuilder Update.log" or the Add/Remove Program function in the Windows Control Panel.

• 1. In the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then under Programs:
  o Windows Vista/7/8.1/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
  o Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.

• 2. When you find the program ModelBuilder Update, click it, and then:
  o Windows Vista/7/8.1/10: Click Uninstall.
  o Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).

• 3. Follow the prompts to remove ModelBuilder Update.

 

 

 

Common Window Designer.exe error messages

The most common Window Designer.exe errors that can appear are:

• "Window Designer.exe Application Error."
• "Window Designer.exe failed."
• "Window Designer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
• "Window Designer.exe is not a valid Win32 application."
• "Window Designer.exe is not running."
• "Window Designer.exe not found."
• "Cannot find Window Designer.exe."
• "Error starting program: Window Designer.exe."
• "Faulting Application Path: Window Designer.exe."

These .exe error messages can occur during the installation of a program, during the execution of it's associate software program, ModelBuilder Update, during the startup or shutdown of Windows, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping a record of when and where your Window Designer.exe error occurs is important information when it comes to troubleshooting.

 

How to fix Window Designer.exe

To avoid further issues with ModelBuilder Update:

1. Regularly perform malware scans.
2. Clean your hard disk with system tools like Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr) and System File Checker (sfc /scannow).
3. Uninstall unnecessary programs.
4. Manage startup programs through Task Manager.
5. Enable automatic system updates.
6. Regularly back up your data or set restore points.

For major issues, use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to diagnose problems. Repair the system using built-in recovery options or the DISM tool, avoiding a full OS reinstallation. Use security software to check for and remove any potential malware.

 

Download or reinstall Window Designer.exe

It is not recommended to download replacement exe files from any download sites, as these may themselves contain viruses etc. If you need to download or reinstall Window Designer.exe, then we recommend that you reinstall the main application associated with it ModelBuilder Update.

Operating system information

Window Designer.exe errors can occur in any of the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
  

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