What is the wolf among us.exe? Safe Process or Virus/Malware? Fix, Remove, & Startup Management

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What is the wolf among us.exe?

the wolf among us.exe is an executable file from Telltale Games The Wolf Among Us, typically around 1.08 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 the wolf among us.exe safe, or is it a virus or malware?

To determine if the wolf among us.exe is legitimate or a virus:

1. Check its location: Legitimate the wolf among us.exe should be in C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\The Wolf Among Us\TheWolfAmongUs.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 the wolf among us.exe:

• Located in C:\Program Files\telltale games\the wolf among us\data subfolder;
• Publisher: Telltale Games
• Full Path: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\The Wolf Among Us\TheWolfAmongUs.exe
• Help file: support.steampowered.com
• Publisher URL: www.telltalegames.com/thewolfamongus
• Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{8DDB4912-18CA-4377-B487-1938520981FF}
• Language: English (United States)
• MD5 Hash: 473d870d7dd25b74cb43b719251d0967
• % of Users that remove it: 5%
• User Rating: Very good
• Known to be up to 1.08 MB in size.
  

If you're experiencing issues with the wolf among us.exe, verify its trustworthiness by checking its location and size in Task Manager (should be in C:\Program Files\telltale games\the wolf among us\data). 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 the wolf among us.exe?

5% 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 the wolf among us.exe file is not harmful and needs to be removed, use its uninstaller located at MsiExec.exe /X{8DDB4912-18CA-4377-B487-1938520981FF} 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 The Wolf Among Us, 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 The Wolf Among Us.

 

 

 

Common the wolf among us.exe error messages

The most common the wolf among us.exe errors that can appear are:

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

These .exe error messages can occur during the installation of a program, during the execution of it's associate software program, The Wolf Among Us, 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 the wolf among us.exe error occurs is important information when it comes to troubleshooting.

 

How to fix the wolf among us.exe

To avoid further issues with The Wolf Among Us:

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 the wolf among us.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 the wolf among us.exe, then we recommend that you reinstall the main application associated with it The Wolf Among Us.

Operating system information

the wolf among us.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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