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Our ultimate directory of Windows PC executables.rg.exe which stands for Ripgrep is a command line utility developed by Microsoft for searching text within files. It allows users to search for specific words or phrases within multiple files and directories, making it a useful tool for developers and system administrators.
The utility provides advanced search features such as regular expression support, string matching, and search result formatting. It can also be used to filter search results and display specific file types.
Overall, rg.exe is a powerful and flexible tool for quickly and efficiently searching for text within a wide range of files and directories.
At our SpyShelter cybersecurity lab here in Austin, Texas, we didn't find rg.exe running on any of our PCs, unless it was manually launched by the user. Ripgrep doesn't seem to be a Windows service, or other type of process that runs normally without the user starting it. However, as long as the rg.exe file is signed by Microsoft it's probably safe. If you didn't launch rg.exe on your PC it might be a good idea to do a full Windows Security scan, or check it out with our SpyShelter Antispyware app just to be safe.
Below are 4 simple steps you can take to see if the rg.exe process is safe or malware.
Researched by Carl @ SpyShelter Labs
A Trojan is a harmful software that pretends to be a legitimate program or file to deceive users into downloading it. It can steal personal information, damage files, or give hackers control over the infected device.
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Check your PC for threatsWe’ve found Microsoft Corporation should be the publisher of rg.exe.
How do we know? Our SpyShelter cybersecurity labs focuses on monitoring different types of Windows PC executables and their behaviors for our popular SpyShelter Antispyware software. Learn more about us, and how our cybersecurity team studies Windows PC executables/processes.
The publisher of an executable is the entity responsible for its distribution and authenticity. Most processes/executables on your PC should be signed. The signature on the executable should have been verified through a third party whose job it is to make sure the entity is who it says it is. Find an unsigned executable? You should consider scanning any completely unsigned .exe on your PC.
Our team at SpyShelter has been studying Windows PC executables for over 15 years, to help fight against spyware, malware, and other threats. SpyShelter has been featured in publications like The Register, PC Magazine, and many others. Now we’re working to share free, actionable, and easy to understand information about Windows executables (processes) with the world, to help as many people as possible keep their devices safe. Learn more about us on our "About SpyShelter” page.
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