Hello! Every time we turn on the computer, a series of system-related processes are started. Likewise, the system and programs start processes in the background. These processes are necessary for the system to work properly. Moreover, as the system evolves, these processes increase. Therefore, the impact on computer performance increases. Moreover, this is more noticeable in those modest computers. Well, today we will identify one of these processes. Read on to find out if Identity_Helper.exe process is a virus.
Checking the active processes in Windows 10.
Sometimes we notice a high consumption of system resources. This is a problem, especially for older computers. Therefore, it is convenient to be able to control these consumptions. Since it is some specific processes that sometimes cause excessive consumption. Consequently, the performance of the computer is affected. So the best thing to do is to check the CPU and RAM consumption of some processes. With this intention, we only have to open the task manager. To do this, just press the combination Ctrl+Shift+ESC.
From the task manager, we can control several elements. For example, the consumption of CPU, RAM, disk, etc. It is enough to identify the problematic process and then close it. With this intention, we only have to right-click on the process. Then select the corresponding option. However, you have to be aware that some of them are essential Window processes.
What is the Identity_Helper.exe process in Windows 10?
Finally, in the list of these processes, we can identify some that seem suspicious. Consequently, we will look at the Identity_Helper.exe process. It is usually constantly active. It is also consuming resources. Well, you should know that this process is actually called PWA Identity Proxy Host. Likewise, it is associated with the Microsoft Edge browser. In fact, it is responsible for helping the integration of PWA with Windows Shell in the browser. To check this item, just open the task manager again. Once there, go to the Details tab. There you can see everything related to this process.
How to find out if the Identity_Helper process is a virus
There is a very simple way to determine this. Just enter the process properties. With this in mind, right click on the process. Next, open the location of the file.
You will then be redirected to the Edge location in the file explorer. It will most likely look like this:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application.0.818.66
As you can see, it is in the Edge internal applications folder. If so, you should not be suspicious of the process. It has a legitimate function within the system. On the other hand, if you are redirected to another location, it is probably malware. And if it also has a high CPU and RAM consumption, then you should terminate it. Additionally, use some antivirus programs. Okay, this way we have seen what the Identity_Helper process is in Windows 10. Bye!
