Summary: The rsEngineSvc.exe is a non-essential background process associated with the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus. A high CPU usage by this process could be due to a malware mimicking it. Resolve this issue by performing a system-wide malware scan. You can also fix it by removing the RAV Endpoint Antivirus from the system.
Whenever we look in the Task Manager, we see numerous processes running in the background. While most are system processes, some are third-party processes that run due to an active application.
Recently, some users encountered a strange background process, rsEngineSvc.exe, related to the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus. This .exe preys upon system resources and skyrockets CPU usage.
What is the rsEngineSvc.exe Process?
The rsEngineSvc.exe is a process associated with the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus, a ReasonLabs application. This obsolete security tool can be found in numerous application bundles available on various freeware websites.
Once a particular bundle is downloaded, the tool installs itself automatically and initiates various background processes. One such process is the infamous rsEngineSvc.exe, which causes a sudden spike in CPU usage, possibly due to a process malfunction.
This high CPU usage leads to a slow or sluggish computer that fails to perform even meager operations like surfing the net. Adding to the problem, the rsEngineSvc.exe spams the user with false positive alarms.
Another reason behind the rsEngineSvc.exe showing high CPU usage is a malware mimicking it. This malware could also be hiding in your system in the shape of a cryptominer hogging up the resources. A cryptominer running in the background can cause your computer to overheat, leading to a fatal system crash or a component getting fried.
This is why many users consider the rsEngineSvc.exe a malicious application, along with a few antiviruses flagging the rsEngineSvc.exe as a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program.
Methods to Uninstall the rsEngineSvc.exe
Nobody likes a slow computer that stalls frequently. If you encounter the rsEngineSvc.exe process spiking CPU usage, use the methods explained below to remove the rsEngineSvc.exe process and its parent application – the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus.
Method 1: Scan the ReasonLabs Folder for Malware
If you find the rsEngineSvc.exe showing high CPU usage in the task manager, scan the ReasonLabs folder for viruses. As mentioned, a malware or a crypto miner could be hiding in it. Running an antivirus scan on the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus folder will isolate and quarantine the threat sources behind the high CPU usage issue.
Method 2: Uninstall the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus and Delete its Folder
Quarantining the threat will help you fix the rsEngineSvc.exe high CPU usage issue. However, if no malware is present, the application or the process could be malfunctioning. To fix this, remove the faulty application altogether from your computer. Here’s what to do –
- The first thing to do is to uninstall the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus. For this, go to Apps & features and uninstall the application. You can also do this by going to Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
- Next, Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and click on the Task Manager.
- Look for the rsEngineSvc.exe process and select it.
- Right-click on it and click on End Task to end it.
Once it is done, reboot your system in Safe Mode. After that, follow the instructions below to remove any remnants of the rsEngineSvc.exe from your computer.
- Once inside, thoroughly search your system for any remaining files related to the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus. Remove any related file or folder that you encounter.
Other Methods to Remove the rsEngineSvc.exe Process
The above methods should help you fix the rsEngineSvc.exe high CPU usage issue. However, there are other ways to resolve the issue.
- Check system services – Disable any unnecessary service that resembles the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus. Open Services, right-click on such a service, and change its Startup type to Disabled.
- Delete unnecessary tasks from the Task Scheduler – Search for the Task Scheduler and open it. Click on the Task Scheduler Library and look for RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus or related entries. Once you find them, right-click on them, and click on Delete.
- Disable RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus from the startup items – If the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus creates any startup programs, remove them from the task manager. Simply go to the Task Manager > Startup. Look for any startup item related to the RAV Endpoint Protection Antivirus and right-click on it to Disable it.
- Install Windows OS security patches – Install the latest feature updates or patches on your Windows PC. Doing this will remove any vulnerabilities and bugs that might be causing the rsEngineSvc.exe to show a high CPU usage error.
Accidentally Deleted Files in Frustration?
Sometimes, a computer freezes or stalls while trying to open a file. A slow computer can become unresponsive, leading to accidental deletion of files or a system crash in the worst cases.
If you accidentally deleted file/s due to a sluggish computer, do not worry and use a powerful Windows file recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery to get your files back. It is a powerful data recovery software for Windows that quickly recovers lost or deleted files from internal or external storage drives. It’s simple-to-use UI, and powerful data recovery algorithms make file recovery feel like a cakewalk.
Bringing Down High CPU Usage
A high CPU usage is an unusual behavior generally due to a CPU-intensive process or application. However, crypto miners or suspicious background processes like the rsEngineSvc.exe can also cause high CPU usage. We hope now you have successfully fixed the rsEngineSvc.exe high CPU usage issue using one of the above methods.
If employing the above methods did not bring fruitful results, perform a system restore or fresh Windows 10 or Windows 11 installation. However, take a complete data backup first of your data first to avoid losing any important files.
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