Fondue.exe is a Windows inbuilt process that is basically a feature on the Demand User Experience Tool. This Fondue.exe provides and optional features for Windows Operating System by downloading the necessary files directly from the Windows Server.
The main use of Fondue.exe is to provide an option to the Windows users so that they can enable any particular features on the system.
File Size & Location
The file size of Fondue.exe is 110 KB and is generally located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. I have listed some of the very significant properties of the Fondue.exe file, you must go through it once.
Quick Overview
| Filename: | Fondue.exe |
| File description: | Windows Features on Demand UX |
| File version: | 10.0.18362.1 |
| File Size: | 110 KB |
| Product name: | Microsoft@Windows@Operating System |
| File type: | Application |
| Copyright: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Language: | English |
Is the Fondue.exe file safe or malware?
It’s totally a safe file if it is located under the default location i.e. C:\Windows\System32\ directory. But, if it is located anywhere else then chances are Fondue.exe could be a virus.
If Fondue.exe popup or consuming a high CPU then it may indicate that it is a virus. In such a case, follow the below steps to identify whether it’s a virus of the safe process:
1) Press Ctrl+Shift+ Esc button
2) Click on the Details tab
3) Locate Fondue.exe, right-click on it and choose Open file location
4) If it is not located under the System32 folder then chances are it is a virus or malware.
In such a case, complete system scanning is recommended using software like Adware Removal Tools or a good antivirus.
Sample Command Lines for Fondue.exe
Here is one sample command line that I have explained:
- /enable-feature:FILENAME >> This command line can be used to enable a particular feature. Make sure to replace the FILENAME with the proper file to execute the command.
Example: You can enable the Microsoft .NET Framework using below command line:
Fondue.exe /enable-feature:NETFX3
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Fondue.exe file information
The process known as Windows Features on Demand UX belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System by (www.microsoft.com).
Description: The original fondue.exe is an important part of Windows and rarely causes problems. Fondue.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 107,008 bytes (81% of all occurrences), 110,592 bytes or 96,256 bytes.
The file is a Windows system file. The file is a Microsoft signed file. The program has no visible window.
Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous.
Recommended: Identify fondue.exe related errors
Important: Some malware disguises itself as fondue.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the fondue.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer’s security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Best practices for resolving fondue issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with fondue. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows’ 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or, for Windows 8 and later versions, executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To help you analyze the fondue.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. BMalwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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If you’ve come across a file named Fondue.exe on your computer and wondering what it is and whether it’s safe to keep or if it should be deleted, this guide can help!
What is Fondue.exe?
Fondue.exe is a legitimate process, developed by Microsoft and also known as Windows Features on Demand UX.
Originally, it can be found in C:\Windows\System32 However, if it is stored someplace else, it might a malware disguising as the process.
Once you have confirmed the process is not legit, you must get rid of it.
How can I remove Fondue.exe from my PC?
Before removing the Fondue.exe process, it is important to consider the following prerequisites:
- Make sure you back up your important data.
- Create a system restore point and it can act as a safety net.
Once you finish these checks, move to the steps to remove the process. You must follow the steps mentioned in the same order to complete it.
1. Run a malware scan
- Press the Windows key, type windows security, and click Open.
- Go to Virus & threat protection and click Scan options.
- Select Full scan and click Scan now.
- The tool will search for and list malicious files. Remove them to fix the issue.
Windows Defender is a pretty effective antivirus but we recommend using a more powerful third-party antivirus so that you ensure complete removal of the malware.
2. Delete the process manually
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
- Locate Fondue.exe and right-click to select End task to terminate the process.
- Now, press the Windows key + E to start File Explorer and search for fondue.
- If you find it anywhere else than the System32 folder, or has any other extension, select the file and hit the Delete button.
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3. Run the Disk Cleanup app
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type cleanmgr and click OK to open the Disk Cleanup.
- On the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection window, select Local C and click OK.
- Now click Clean up system files.
- On the Disk Cleanup: Drive Selection window, choose Local C and click OK again.
- Under the Files to delete option, select all the files listed and click OK.
- Now select Delete files to remove the temporary files.
This step is useful as it is advised to perform further cleanup to ensure there are no threats on your computer.
So, these are steps that you can use to remove Fondue.exe safely, and to prevent such issues in the future, you must always keep your Windows operating system up to date, schedule a malware scan once a week, and avoid downloading any suspicious attachments from the email.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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- File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe - Description: Windows Features on Demand UX
Screenshot
Hashes
| Type | Hash |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 13C83CB32EE31E91B85EE5F499BCB13C |
| SHA1 | D4C9B250AC4196EE512DF9043610B259BE3B171D |
| SHA256 | 31BF2CF2FB4EAC38C03DC388A99680A421B426A44C6A1E870FB40D1D2DC72458 |
| SHA384 | BD1A550727DF759813AD8543A32E35C9D9C4B3EC3C809C82EFA4C6E3DF7C4BA20EEDF2889F961BC1DDDAADB692429619 |
| SHA512 | 94602CBD182712B2A2140800E360B4FB6714CA3E6ECB4E68FA7421F6ECE926604297C954F5F38EDF4B8FB7826C32389DD9F955F5E566E1BFD1EA0C1FDB4B10CA |
| SSDEEP | 3072:2AjbEaznWfH22ZsuX2xKwMPTnaSrIrvDQ:FbznWjZnXeKwMLnaqY |
Runtime Data
Child Processes:
Fondue.exe
Signature
- Status: Signature verified.
- Serial:
330000023241FB59996DCC4DFF000000000232 - Thumbprint:
FF82BC38E1DA5E596DF374C53E3617F7EDA36B06 - Issuer: CN=Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US
- Subject: CN=Microsoft Windows, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US
- Original Filename: Fondue.EXE.MUI
- Product Name: Microsoft Windows Operating System
- Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
- File Version: 10.0.18362.1 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
- Product Version: 10.0.18362.1
- Language: English (United States)
- Legal Copyright: Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Similarity (ssdeep match)
| File | Score |
|---|---|
| C:\Windows\system32\Fondue.exe | 91 |
| C:\windows\system32\Fondue.exe | 93 |
| C:\WINDOWS\system32\Fondue.exe | 90 |
| C:\WINDOWS\system32\Fondue.exe | 79 |
| C:\Windows\system32\Fondue.exe | 85 |
| C:\Windows\system32\Fondue.exe | 91 |
| C:\WINDOWS\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe | 83 |
| C:\Windows\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe | 86 |
| C:\Windows\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe | 88 |
| C:\WINDOWS\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe | 91 |
| C:\Windows\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe | 88 |
| C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe | 90 |
| C:\windows\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe | 85 |
| C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe | 82 |
| C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe | 90 |
| C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Fondue.exe | 90 |
Additional Info*
*The information below is copied from MicrosoftDocs, which is maintained by Microsoft. Available under CC BY 4.0 license.
fondue
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
Enables Windows optional features by downloading required files from Windows Update or another source specified by Group Policy. The manifest file for the feature must already be installed in your Windows image.
Syntax
fondue.exe /enable-feature:<feature_name> [/caller-name:<program_name>] [/hide-ux:{all | rebootrequest}]
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
/enable-feature:<feature_name> |
Specifies the name of the Windows optional feature you want to enable. You can only enable one feature per command line. To enable multiple features, use fondue.exe for each feature. |
/caller-name:<program_name> |
Specifies the program or process name when you call fondue.exe from a script or batch file. You can use this option to add the program name to the SQM report if there is an error. |
/hide-ux:{all | rebootrequest} |
Use all to hide all messages to the user including progress and permission requests to access Windows Update. If permission is required, the operation will fail.<p>Use rebootrequest to only hide user messages asking for permission to reboot the computer. Use this option if you have a script that controls reboot requests. |
Examples
To enable Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, type:
fondue.exe /enable-feature:NETFX4
To enable Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, add the program name to the SQM report, and not display messages to the user, type:
fondue.exe /enable-feature:NETFX4 /caller-name:Admin.bat /hide-ux:all
Additional References
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Command-Line Syntax Key
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Download
MIT License. Copyright (c) 2020-2021 Strontic.
What does the fondue.exe file do?
The fondue.exe process is also known as Windows Features on Demand UX or, as the case may be, Recursos do Windows sob Demanda UX and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System or, as the case may be, Sistema Operacional Microsoft Windows. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of fondue.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Windows Features on Demand UX has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem… (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Windows Features on Demand UX has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- fondue.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module fondue.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about fondue.exe Windows Features on Demand UX
fondue.exe is part of Windows. Fondue.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
The file size is 107,008 bytes.
The Windows operating system requires this file. Fondue.exe contains Microsoft’s digital signature. This confirms its authenticity. This fondue program does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar.
For this reason, 1% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It’s a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves fondue.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about fondue?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
Summary:
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How to uninstall the program or Sistema Operacional Microsoft Windows
To remove Windows Features on Demand UX from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type ‘uninstall‘.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate the program or Sistema Operacional Microsoft Windows in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if fondue.exe (Windows Features on Demand UX) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Windows Features on Demand UX. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Windows Features on Demand UX or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.