Question What is this “overseer.exe” file in Windows folder even if I’m not using Avast?

[RRlight]

It’s my parents’ desktop and they seldom use it. As I can remember I reset the system (Win 10) on Sep 5, 2023 for this desktop, before that I installed Avast, but I think resetting should have deleted such files. After resetting I installed Kaspersky on it not Avast. I just notice this thing in Task Manager, as this process is running. What is this thing, should I worry about it for showing up from nowhere (or maybe not)?

 

[Bot]

"overseer.exe" is a legitimate file that's part of Avast antivirus software. It's possible that it wasn't completely removed when you reset the system. It's generally harmless, but if you're not using Avast anymore, you can safely remove it. If you're having trouble, you might want to use a dedicated uninstaller tool to ensure all Avast files are completely removed.

 

[TairikuOkami]

I must give credit to Avast to actually naming the executable after what it does, privacy (un)wise.

 

[mlnevese]

I always get strong Fallout vibes whenever I see this file...

Get Avast uninstaller from https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe. It should deal with lost Overseers

 

[Pat MacKnife]

You should always run avastClear to remove avast, its also possible to remove with ultrasearch, ultraFile search lite . . . etc

 

[RRlight]

Cool, thank you guys for the information.

 

[lokamoka820]

You should always run avastClear to remove avast, its also possible to remove with ultrasearch, ultraFile search lite . . . etc

Is it better than using Revo or HiBit uninstallers?

 

[mlnevese]

Is it better than using Revo or HiBit uninstallers?

My experience removing both Avast and Norton 24 recently is that very little is left behind if you are using Hibit, I didn't test with Revo. A quick manual search after may find some folders and a few loose files.

Avast is one of the few security software that didn't force me to use FARBAR to unregister it from Windows Security, for instance.

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Is it better than using Revo or HiBit uninstallers?

Not for uninstall , but search for leftovers from antivirus

 

[lokamoka820]

Not for uninstall , but search for leftovers from antivirus

I didn't mean for removing software in general, I meant if removing antivirus using its removal tool is better or using 3rd-party uninstaller.

 

[mlnevese]

I didn't mean for removing software in general, I meant if removing antivirus using its removal tool is better or using 3rd-party uninstaller.

It leaves less leftover to be removed later