{"id":2725,"date":"2020-10-27T11:43:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T11:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=2725"},"modified":"2025-01-30T09:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:41:16","slug":"multiple-runtimebroker-exe-in-task-manager-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/multiple-runtimebroker-exe-in-task-manager-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple RuntimeBroker.exe in Task Manager &#8211; What to Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes, when you open Task Manager on your PC you can see multiple Runtime Broker processes running. This may look odd since usually each task is displayed only once. You may even wonder if multiple Runtime Broker processes are caused by a virus or some sort of a system error. 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It has been around since the release of Windows 8 and keeps working with the current version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Runtime Broker is a relatively small file that doesn\u2019t take up much disk space, and normally running it does not result in a high CPU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/runtime-broker-high-cpu-is-it-a-virus-fix-it\/\">Runtime Broker High CPU: How to Fix it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Its main task is to check the permissions of applications that are part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) \u2013 formerly known as Windows Store apps. No matter whether it is a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet, Runtime Broker checks apps\u2019 permissions for things like showing tips and notifications. Therefore, you can see a Runtime Broker process in your Task Manager every time a UWP program runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_See_Multiple_Runtime_Broker_Processes_in_Task_Manager\"><\/span>Is it OK to See Multiple Runtime Broker Processes in Task Manager?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is rather popular among PC users. There are multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/all\/runtime-broker-in-task-manager\/4a42b835-3ad7-45c5-9b0a-c3eea2fa098b\">discussions on the Internet<\/a> associated with the issue of multiple Runtime Broker processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evidently, this may look suspicious. However, in most cases, there\u2019s nothing to worry about. The logic behind this is rather simple: each UPW application you run requires Runtime Broker to be executed at the same time. One active process for each app \u2013 that\u2019s what the list is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may check it yourself by ending one of the Runtime Broker processes from the Task Manager list. Most probably, one of the UWP applications will stop running at that same moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some situations when seeing multiple Runtime Broker tasks indicates there is, in fact, a problem with your PC. The same thing can happen when you see multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-yourphone-exe-windows-10-virus\/\">Yourphone.exe<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-hxoutlook-exe-how-to-fix\/\">HxOutlook.exe<\/a> processes running in the background. This can mean that either there is something wrong with the process itself or you have <a href=\"https:\/\/heimdalsecurity.com\/enterprise-security\/endpoint-detection-and-response-edr-software\">malware disguising as a Windows file<\/a> on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Multiple_Runtime_Broker_Processes_be_Caused_by_a_Virus\"><\/span>Can Multiple Runtime Broker Processes be Caused by a Virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s not that common, you may want to check if one of the RuntimeBroker.exe files is actually a malware program. Here\u2019s what you can do to verify if it\u2019s a legitimate process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Esc<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the Runtime Broker line under the Processes tab. 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The path to it normally looks like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>C:\\Windows\\System32\\RuntimeBroker.exe<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-location.png\" alt=\"Runtime Broker location Windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-2751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-location.png 787w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-location-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-location-768x279.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything situated outside the System32 folder should raise concerns. In such a case, you may want to run your antivirus program and ensure it detects and removes the suspicious file. Also, as a general rule, do not install third-party applications from websites that cannot be trusted as it may result in malware apps running on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_System_Errors_Associated_with_Multiple_Runtime_Broker_Processes\"><\/span>Fixing System Errors Associated with Multiple Runtime Broker Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Run_the_SFC_Scan\"><\/span>Fix #1: Run the SFC Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It may also happen that seeing multiple RuntimeBroker.exe tasks are caused by certain system errors. If that is the reason, go for performing a System File Checker Scan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> to open a Run dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code> and hit <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the command line, type <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> \u2013 this will start the SFC scan. Note that there is no space after the slash.<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"244\" class=\"wp-image-1085\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg\" alt=\"sfc-scannow command\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow.jpg 672w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-300x109.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When the scan is complete, you will see the message saying whether any junk and <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/find-and-fix-corrupted-files-on-windows-10\/\">corrupted files<\/a> have been detected and removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Run_the_DISM_Scan\"><\/span>Fix #2: Run the DISM Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If some errors could not be fixed, try running DISM afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> to open a Run dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">cmd<\/code> and hit <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open Command Prompt as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to scan health. Mind the spaces here as well \u2013 you can just copy and paste the line to make sure the command is entered correctly.<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"206\" class=\"wp-image-1709\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-health.png\" alt=\"ScanHealth command\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-health.png 753w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-health-300x82.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/CheckHealth<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to check health.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"281\" class=\"wp-image-1959\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-health-1.png\" alt=\"CheckHeath command\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-health-1.png 532w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-health-1-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, type <code class=\"inline\">DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to restore health.<br><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"270\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-health.png\" alt=\"RestoreHealth command\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-health.png 629w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/restore-health-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two commands are optional \u2013 just make sure you always finish the scan with restoring health. 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