rsEngineSvc: How to Remove This Resource Hogging Process

The rsenginesvc is not a criical Windows process and can be safely removed

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Updated onNovember 8, 2024

updated onNovember 8, 2024

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Thersenginesvcprocess often shows a high RAM and CPU usage in the Task Manager, sometimes 100%. And given that the name doesn’t tell much about it, users believersenginesvc.exeto be a virus.

In fact, the rsenginesvc.exe process is a part of the RAV Endtime Protection antivirus developed by Reason Labs. It’s not malware but can be categorized as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program).

Here’s how to delete rEenginesvc:

How do I uninstall rsEngineSvc?

1. Manually delete the rsenginesvc process

Also, if you are just concerned with the high CPU usage, simply chooseEnd task.

In case you get theAccess deniederror, right-click on the file, selectProperties> go to theSecuritytab > andtake full ownership of the file.

2. Uninstall the RAV Antivirus

If this doesn’t work, use aneffective software uninstaller toolto get rid of any leftover files and Registry entries. PUPs like these are usually not completely removed with the native Windows process!

3. Perform a system restore

4. Reset Windows

Once you have a malware or PUP on the PC, it’s sometimes tricky to remove all the related files. And in this case,resetting Windows to factory defaultsdoes the trick!

Remember toback up your critical filesor move them to an external USB drive beforehand.Reset will remove your files and data, so saving it prior is essential.

By now, you should have removedrsenginesvcand gotten rid of all other RAV Endpoint antivirus files. A similar approach helpsdelete 1.exe, another unsafe process on the PC.

For any queries or to share how you managed to deletersenginesvc.exe, drop a comment below.

rsEngineSvc: How to Remove This Resource Hogging Process#

How do I uninstall rsEngineSvc?#

1. Manually delete the rsenginesvc process#

2. Uninstall the RAV Antivirus#

3. Perform a system restore#

4. Reset Windows#