What is ruximics.exe?
ruximics.exe is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System and developed by Microsoft Corporation according to the ruximics.exe version information.
ruximics.exe's description is "Reusable UX Interaction Manager"
ruximics.exe is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows.
ruximics.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\ruxim\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ruximics.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ruximics.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Reusable UX Interaction Manager |
| Internal name | Reusable UX Interaction Manager |
| Original filename | RUXIMICS.exe |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 10.0.19041.1019 |
| File version | 10.0.19041.1019 (WinBuild.160101.0800) |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company name | Microsoft Corporation |
| File description | Reusable UX Interaction Manager |
| Internal name | Reusable UX Interaction Manager |
| Original filename | RUXIMICS.exe |
| Legal copyright | © Microsoft Corporation. All rights.. |
| Product version | 10.0.19041.1019 |
| File version | 10.0.19041.1019 (WinBuild.160101.0800) |
Digital signatures [?]
ruximics.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Microsoft Windows |
| Certificate issuer name | Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011 |
| Certificate serial number | 33000002ed2c45e4c145cf48440000000002ed |
VirusTotal report
None of the 67 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ruximics.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | c4d2f9761675d6b5b02d1ca073dfa660 |
| SHA256 | d7b70975998def6e95897b615d8a981cdd8a1183c0b5efcc5706758c53291553 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to ruximics.exe:
ruximics.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
ruximics.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.
Reusable UX Interaction Manager has stopped working.
End Program - ruximics.exe. This program is not responding.
ruximics.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
ruximics.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with ruximics.exe?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with ruximics.exe. 85% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 230 users.
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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.
BrunoB75 writes
Hi,
This is part of Microsoft Windows 'Reusable UX Interaction Manager'.
This appears to be related to the workings of Windows Update.
On my computer (64 bits Windows) it is located in : 'C:\Program Files\RUXIM'
There is an answer by RobinsonSilvestre to the same question on this page : https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/what-is-ruxim-w10-21h1/865c5df7-8a18-4478-bfc4-767c12aee33c
which usefully provides a link to a Microsoft Web page which, among a lot of other things, contains a detailed exposition of what this is all about.
You can visit it for more details or if you need a confirmation of all this.
Here is the link to that page on docs.microsoft.com Web site :
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/required-windows-diagnostic-data-events-and-fields-2004
This page is really long, so once there, to get to the relevant section, just search for string 'RUX'
So this seems to be a legit Microsoft module/program/file, which as such should probably be left alone.
# 16 Feb 2022, 2:53
pe writes
ruximics.exe (rumicx, rumic(s)h..) are resposible for sending back collected information about the system to *cough* "Understand" the use(s) better...its all part of MS new spy strategy or (Mine as much data as legally possible).
# 12 Apr 2022, 1:46
dos guru writes
C:\Program Files\ruxim\RUXIMICS.exe: Win.Malware.Cosmu-9943628-0 FOUND
this appeared with a virus scan right off the bat using Clamwin freee anti-virus 0-103.2.1
and also this one RUXIMICS.exe_ [Win.Malware.Cosmu-9943628-0] FALSE POSITIVE FOUND
im running win 10 on an ibm thinkpad R500 laptop with 2.53ghz
# 10 May 2022, 5:00
TMT writes
The RUXIM folder is another under-the-radar deliberate Microsoft theft by stealth of user information and data. Don't be fooled, weasel words and a fancy name are a weak disguise for the harvesting of your data. (see below :) )
[The RUXIM Interaction Campaign Scheduler (RUXIMICS.EXE) is used by the Windows Update. When is started the data collected is used to help keep Windows up to date and performing properly.]
Though, with no credible information easily available on the consequences of removing the RUKIM folder, it could be seen as risky to delete. But there are also no reports of adverse outcomes by the many people who have deleted (including myself), so my advice would be to delete RUXIM and give Microsoft nothing.
# 27 Aug 2022, 10:12
God Bless you Jesus Christ loves writes
At least windows allowed me to rename the applications in the ruxim folder.
# 2 Sep 2022, 13:14
JayBDA writes
I had wondered if it was a virus, as I hadn't noticed it before I had changed my firewall to 'ask me to allow or block' a program trying to connect to the web.
Having never seen it before the permission screen came up, I thought it best to research it.
If it is an MS spyware program, I will block it rather than delete it completely and monitor what happens.
# 22 Feb 2023, 0:07
Michael writes
Is there any potential harm in blocking this so that it's not trying to communicate with Microsoft any more?
# 4 May 2023, 9:04
RAYBUZZRAY writes
it just appear in my files 1 hrs ago when i was transfering music from my old PC whith a USB key / So i jump right away in the even viewer and the anawer is Error 2023-06-10 8:58:51 PM Kernel-EventTracing 2 Session / Error 2023-06-10 8:58:51 PM Kernel-EventTracing 2 Session
- Provider
[ Name] Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-EventTracing
[ Guid] {b675ec37-bdb6-4648-bc92-f3fdc74d3ca2}
EventID 2
Version 0
Level 2
Task 2
Opcode 12
Keywords 0x8000000000000010
- TimeCreated
[ SystemTime] 2023-06-11T00:58:51.3228620Z
EventRecordID 112
Correlation
- Execution
[ ProcessID] 21696
[ ThreadID] 8164
Channel Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-EventTracing/Admin
Computer DESKTOP-BB0J64O
- Security
[ UserID] S-1-5-18
- EventData
SessionName Microsoft.Windows.WindowsUpdate.RUXIMLog
FileName
ErrorCode 3221225525
LoggingMode 268460034 anyways i have so much audits security issues & critical error with wim 10 pro that after building myself a $6K PC i never tought i would passing 80% of time in the event viewer&20%in continuous disconnection while i try gaming at64i kind of regret my investment
# 10 Jun 2023, 19:00
Israel Greenshines writes
the other day i got a notice from the antivirus that ruxim is a virus, i think thats why my computer is so slow
# 7 May 2024, 16:54
jimsinn writes