Vs-preclean-vs.exe -

If you don't use ZoneAlarm but see this file running, it’s a red flag. Run a full system scan with a reputable tool like or Windows Defender to ensure a trojan isn't using the name to hide. 4. Use the ZoneAlarm Clean-up Tool

Detecting and disabling conflicting software or leftover registry keys that might cause the antivirus engine to crash. vs-preclean-vs.exe

The vs-preclean-vs.exe file is a legacy Microsoft Visual Studio utility designed to prepare systems for installation by clearing conflicts, often associated with MSDN Disc 5095 [1]. While generally legitimate, issues like missing file errors are typically resolved by running the original application installer, and suspicious instances should be scanned with security software. Read the full analysis at Solvusoft. If you don't use ZoneAlarm but see this

: The software attempts to run the utility, but the file is missing, deleted, or moved. Registry Conflicts Use the ZoneAlarm Clean-up Tool Detecting and disabling

: If the file is reported as missing, you may need to re-run the installer or use the Visual Studio Installer's "Repair" feature.

What are you seeing, or is it causing high resource usage ?