What Is ehprivjob.exe, Uses, and How to Disable it

What Is ehprivjob.exe, Uses, and How to Disable it.

Most executables don't have the most convenient names, and ehprivjob.exe is no exception. If you are concerned that ehprivjob.exe is running on your computer, let us dispel your doubts.

What Is ehprivjob.exe?

Ehprivjob.exe is the main executable file of the digital TV tuner registration application. It's part of Windows itself. This application is a scheduled task that runs as part of Windows Media Center. Windows 10 no longer has Windows Media Center as part of Windows by default, and there is no official way to install it again, although it is still possible.

As such, you will most likely see this program running on a Windows 7 or 8 computer, although it is quite possible that it will work on a modern Windows 10 computer. Please note that all instructions and screenshots in this article are from Windows. 7.

The application exists as part of a Windows solution for viewing and recording digital cable TV signals, provided the appropriate hardware is available. Of course, these days people are more likely to watch videos by streaming or downloading over the Internet. So over time, ehprivjob.exe has become less relevant.

Is ehprivjob.exe Safe?

Don't worry if you see ehprivjob.exe in the list of running processes in Task Manager. He does exactly what he has to do. Also, it is not a resource intensive application, so it shouldn't make any difference in terms of RAM usage or CPU utilization. There is no real reason to mess with it, unless it causes bugs or other problems.

Finding ehprivjob.exe’s Location

This program is a system file and is configured to hide, so you won't be able to see it unless you change your Windows settings to show hidden files. This file is usually located in the C: Windows ehome folder.

We do not recommend uninstalling this or any other Windows system component directly. Instead, you should use the correct method below.

Checking ehprivjob.exe’s Legitimacy

The actual ehprivjob.exe file should be located in the Windows folder as described above, but there are other ways to check for suspicion.

If you check the file's properties, Microsoft should be listed as its developer. The file should also be around 221KB in size.

Just right click on the file and select Properties. Then go to the Details tab and it should look like this.

If the file calling itself ehprivjob.exe is not what you expected, scan it with an antivirus package to make sure it is free of malicious code.

Removing ehprivjob.exe

Since this program is part of Windows Media Center, the only way to safely remove it is to disable Windows Media Center. Fortunately, this is easy to do:

Select Start and type Programs and Features, then select the list.

Select Turn Windows Features On or Off.

Expand multimedia capabilities.

Uncheck Windows Media Center.

Read the warning and select "Yes" if you agree.
Click OK.

After waiting for the changes to complete, ehprivjob.exe will disappear from the running processes on your computer. However, any functionality specific to Windows Media Center will also be lost.

Fixing ehprivjob.exe Errors

In most cases, users are unaware that ehprivjob.exe is running. This usually only grabs your attention when its name is mentioned in the error, as in the examples below:

Ehprivjob.exe application error.
Ehprivjob.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Error starting program: ehprivjob.exe.
Ehprivjob.exe is not running.
Cannot find ehprivjob.exe.

These errors can appear for many reasons, but there are two general fixes for two main classes of problems.

In case of crashes and application errors, it is best to check the integrity of the Windows system files. It is an automated process that is easy to complete. For specific instructions, see Use these command line commands to repair or repair corrupted files.

Errors indicating that ehprivjob.exe is not running or cannot be found are usually associated with other software that depends on it to function properly. If you're using Windows 10, chances are you don't have ehprivjob.exe on your computer because Windows Media Center isn't working.

While you can install it again on Windows 10, we do not recommend it. We also do not recommend using any software that requires Windows Media Center as this software is almost certainly out of date.

Upgrading to Windows 10

If you are having problems with ehprivjob.exe and are still using Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you should strongly consider upgrading to Windows 10. Windows 7 users should upgrade as soon as possible. Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft and is not receiving security updates.

Updating your entire operating system to get rid of ehprivjob.exe issues may seem like a drastic step, but it's just a symptom of a more serious problem. Since ehprivjob.exe is initially only installed on older versions of Windows, this is essentially a small public announcement that the time for an update is long over.

The good news is that Windows 10 is constantly updated and most of the issues that caused users to delay the update have been resolved. Just make sure your PC meets the Windows 10 requirements. If you're worried about having to pay for a Windows 10 license because the free upgrade period has officially ended, there is more good news.

Users who download the Windows 10 Media Creation tool and select the "Update" option for Windows 10 using it report that they have a digitally licensed version of Windows 10 when all is said and done. No money required.

ehprivjob.exe Windows process

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