What is CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe?
CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe is part of CefSharp and developed by The CefSharp Authors according to the CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe version information.
CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe's description is "CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess"
CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Razer Cortex\Cef\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | CefSharp |
| Company name | The CefSharp Authors |
| File description | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess |
| Internal name | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe |
| Original filename | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © The CefSharp Authors 2010-2015 |
| Product version | 41.0.0.0 |
| File version | 41.0.0.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | CefSharp |
| Company name | The CefSharp Authors |
| File description | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess |
| Internal name | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe |
| Original filename | CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © The CefSharp Authors 20.. |
| Product version | 41.0.0.0 |
| File version | 41.0.0.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe is not signed.
VirusTotal report
None of the 57 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 223612b22b54af4e97635d4c05a5a404 |
| SHA256 | a92276cecbc69cd0e9a8bef3b3ba768ab16f007a0a2ed45ca62c30120060e3e7 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe:
cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess has stopped working.
End Program - cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe. This program is not responding.
cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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What did other users do?
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
richard gebhart writes
AOLDesktop Gold kept crashing and this EXE was the reported process. Its size varied anywhere up to 1.5MB! AND there were always several instances of it running (up to 18 at a time) in the Windows Task Manager Processes list. Deleting these from Task Manager did not appear to affect or be needed by AOL. The only place I found this file on the hard drive and the registry (but the location was not disclosed) was in the Incomedia WebSite X5 software. After deleting this program and the file in the registry, AOL not longer crashes with CefSharp… as the culprit. Somehow something is still load this process (from where???) but the size never exceeds 50k or more than 9 instances.
# 6 Jul 2017, 11:48
Wm O. Long writes
I'm having experiences similar to Richard Gebhart's. CefSharp.BrowserSubproess.exe is the cause. AOL's desktop installation process put that program in my AppData/Local/AOLDesktop/ folder. It is apparently an add-on to the AOL browser.
# 4 Aug 2017, 11:57
Paul E Kiefer Jr writes
Regarding the message about CefSharp running in AOL Desktop Gold, it appears to be associated with the AIM applet within the Desktop program. Closing the AIM window appears to discontinue that part of the process (the 1.5 Megs in his case, 500K in mine).
# 19 Sep 2017, 17:44
Gerry writes
Using Webroot security I get the message that cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe has a possible memory leak. Does anyone else get this and what do i do about it?
# 14 Oct 2017, 12:59
karen mackey writes
Does anyone have trouble with AOL Gold and website content after removing CefSharp browser? It is taking up a lot of space and I want to get rid of it!
# 26 Nov 2017, 8:46
jerry C writes
Not an answer but I'm having the same problem. I've only noticed it since installing AOL Gold (a few hours ago). I would like to get rid of it and maybe chrome as well for that matter. Is this doable?
# 15 Dec 2017, 3:28
Bill R writes
This piece of trash is slowing aol to the point of not wanting to use it. Every time I click on an email it takes 10+ seconds to see the message. I removed it but knowing aol it will probably be back.
# 11 Jul 2018, 15:04
AlBee writes
I've had this problem with AOL Gold too. I open Task Manger and see 6 instances of CefSharp with 2 pulling down my CPU 20-25% each + 30% AOL.exe. What a resource hog! The result is I can't open my mail sometimes,other times it is delayed coming up. So as I closed CefSharp and the advertisements on right side close. Close all instances and no advertisements, but it does come back. Why I pay AOL and get advertisements I don't know!
# 6 Oct 2018, 13:49
CoolCarl writes
I have all the same problems as others here, and I can't seem to uninstall or permanently delete this CPU hog, so I keep task mgr always open and just close the Cefsharps that are using the most CPU power. I don't want to lose web content on AOL if deleting it causes that, but there must be a workaround for this POS. Like AlBee wrote, why are we paying for AOL only to have huge delays, 6-8 pop up ads on a page at a time, and it's always SOOOOO slow.
# 23 Apr 2019, 11:34
Irene writes
The 5, Cefsharp.Browser files are in my Garmin (GPS devise) folder. Date shows 4/17, but I just noticed it in my Task Manager processes.
# 10 Aug 2019, 11:49
GamerGuy96 writes
Well it is used by some chinese or some other countries idk it is like a inbuilt browser thingy which could be used for in-game login or just browsing the webpage given that said game eg. PUBG PC LITE they use it for they Login stuff.
# 7 Sep 2020, 5:07
Eagleman writes
I checked out CefSharp.BowserSubprocess.exe. I searched and found it in Program Files (x86)-Garmin-Express. Ran Spybot and Malwarebytes. No problems detected.
No backslash on my phone. Used a dash.
Why is there no backslash on my phone? Didn't realize that.
# 15 Jan 2021, 17:36
Eagleman writes
I checked out CefSharp.BowserSubprocess.exe. I searched and found it in Program Files (x86)-Garmin-Express. Ran Spybot and Malwarebytes. No problems
No backslash on my phone. Used a dash.
Why is there no backslash on my phone? Didn't realize that.
Oops! Found it on page 2 of symbols.
# 15 Jan 2021, 17:39
Benny writes
I saw this popping up through the Razor Synapse LED program. Guess it downloaded with Razor It runs about 51.5MB RAM on idle and I have no idea why it is needed for the LEDS.
# 30 Jan 2021, 18:38
vinicius writes