ipscan.exe

What is ipscan.exe?

Angry IP Scanner is a fast, cross‑platform IP address and port scanner. It scans a user‑defined range of IPs, pings hosts to check reachability, resolves hostnames, and optionally probes common ports to identify open services. Results are shown in a clean table and can be exported as CSV/HTML.

Angry IP Scanner is a Java‑based tool that uses multithreading to perform ICMP/TCP ping checks plus optional port scanning. It gathers basic host data locally and presents results without sending data to external servers.

Types of Angry IP Scanner Processes

• GUI Process: Main application window and user controls (1 instance)
• Scanner Worker Thread: Worker threads performing IP probing and port checks (multiple)
• DNS Lookup Thread: Asynchronous hostname resolution for IPs
• Port Scanner Engine: Checks a specified set of ports against hosts
• Report Generator: Exports results to HTML/CSV when requested
• UI Rendering: Renders results in the grid and charts

Is ipscan.exe Safe?

Yes, ipscan.exe is safe when it's the legitimate file from Angry IP Scanner downloaded from the official site (angryipscanner.com) or a trusted distribution.

Is ipscan.exe a Virus or Malware?

The real ipscan.exe is NOT a virus. However, malware sometimes disguises itself with similar names to trick users.

How to Tell if ipscan.exe is Legitimate or Malware

1. File Location: Must be in C:\Program Files\Angry IP Scanner\ipscan.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Angry IP Scanner\ipscan.exe. Any ipscan.exe elsewhere is suspicious.
2. Digital Signature: Right-click ipscan.exe → Open file location → Right-click ipscan.exe → Properties → Digital Signatures. Should show the official Angry IP Scanner publisher.
3. Resource Usage: Normal usage depends on the scan scope; a typical scan should not consume perpetual high CPU when idle.
4. Behavior: ipscan.exe should only perform network probes while a scan is active; continuous background activity outside scans is suspicious.

Why Is ipscan.exe Running on My PC?

ipscan.exe runs when you launch Angry IP Scanner or when a scan is scheduled to run. It may also stay resident to facilitate quick subsequent scans or background checks configured in settings.

Reasons it's running:

• Active Subnet Scan: You started a scan of a subnet; the scanner spawns worker threads to ping IPs and probe ports.
• Preset or Saved Ranges: A previously loaded or saved IP range reappears on startup, resuming a queued or paused scan.
• Background DNS/Port Checks: The app may perform asynchronous DNS resolutions or port checks as part of the scan results.
• Update/Plugin Checks: Angry IP Scanner can check for updates or load optional plugins in the background.
• Startup/Tray Operation: If configured, the program may launch at system startup or remain resident in the system tray for quick access.

Can I Disable or Remove ipscan.exe?

Yes, you can disable ipscan.exe. It's safe to close the application when not in use, and you can uninstall Angry IP Scanner if you prefer another tool.

How to Stop ipscan.exe

• End Active Scan: In the UI, click the Stop button to halt an ongoing subnet scan
• Close Application: Close the Angry IP Scanner window to terminate the GUI and background tasks
• Prevent Startup: Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable Angry IP Scanner
• Remove from System: Uninstall Angry IP Scanner via Settings → Apps → Angry IP Scanner → Uninstall
• Disable Background Checks: In settings, turn off automatic update checks and any background scan options

How to Uninstall Angry IP Scanner

• ✔ Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Angry IP Scanner → Uninstall
• ✔ Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Angry IP Scanner → Uninstall
• ✔ Delete any remaining configuration files from your user profile if desired

Common Problems: Slow Scans or High Resource Usage

If ipscan.exe is causing performance issues, try targeted adjustments to the scan scope and runtime settings.

Common Causes & Solutions

• Very large subnet range: Limit the range or break into smaller segments; start with a smaller CIDR and expand progressively.
• Many open ports configured: Reduce the port list to common ports (e.g., 22, 80, 443) or disable port scans until needed.
• Multiple parallel threads: In settings, lower the max thread count to match CPU capacity; avoid maxing all cores.
• Firewall or IDS interference: Allow ipscan.exe through the Windows Defender firewall or any network security appliance; ensure outbound probing is permitted.
• Outdated Java runtime: Update to a supported JRE/JDK version or use the bundled runtime if provided by the installer.
• Network latency or device response time: Scan on a stable network; consider scanning during off-peak hours to reduce congestion.

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