Quick Answer
conduit-connector.exe is safe. It's a core Conduit Platform service that coordinates data routing between connectors and endpoints, designed to run in the background with sandboxed processes for reliability.
What is conduit-connector.exe?
conduit-connector.exe is the executable for the Conduit Connector Service within the Conduit data integration platform. It coordinates data flows, routes events between connectors, and manages worker processes that move, transform, and deliver data across sources and sinks.
Conduit-connector runs as a background service, orchestrating routers and workers, enforcing routing rules, buffering payloads, and ensuring fault tolerance across multiple connectors and endpoints.
Quick Fact: Conduit Connector maintains per-connector state and uses a heartbeat mechanism to detect failures and trigger retries.
Types of Conduit Connector Processes
- Router Process: Main conduit logic that routes messages between connectors and endpoints
- Worker Process: Handles payload processing for a given data flow
- Scheduler Process: Triggers scheduled data movements
- Connector Loader: Loads and initializes connector plugins
- Transformation Process: Applies data transformations between stages
- Bridge Process: Manages protocol bridging between systems
Is conduit-connector Safe?
Yes, conduit-connector.exe is safe when it's the legitimate file from Conduit Systems distributed by official sources.
Is conduit-connector.exe a Virus or Malware?
The real conduit-connector.exe is NOT a virus. Malware can imitate names, so verify location and signature.
How to Tell if conduit-connector.exe is Legitimate or Malware
- File Location: Must be in
C:\Program Files\Conduit\Conduit Connector\conduit-connector.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Conduit\Conduit Connector\conduit-connector.exe. Any other path is suspicious.
- Digital Signature: Right-click the process in Task Manager → Open file location → Right-click conduit-connector.exe → Properties → Digital Signatures. Should show a signer like "Conduit Systems LLC".
- Resource Usage: Normal usage is 1-6% CPU and 60-180 MB memory. Constant high usage or spikes when the platform is idle is suspicious.
- Behavior: Conduit-connector should run as part of the Conduit Platform and not perform unrelated actions when the platform UI is closed.
Red Flags: If conduit-connector.exe is found outside the standard folder (C:\Program Files\Conduit\Conduit Connector), has missing digital signature, or runs without the Conduit Platform, scan with updated antivirus and verify with vendor.
Why Is conduit-connector Running on My PC?
conduit-connector runs when the Conduit Platform is actively routing data or performing background synchronization. It may start at system startup if configured.
Reasons it's running:
- Active Data Routing: There are active data flows between connectors, so the service runs to manage routing.
- Background Scheduling: Schedules and coordinates periodic data transfers between sources and destinations.
- Startup Service: Configured to start with Windows or the Conduit Platform to ensure availability.
- Heartbeat and Retries: Performs health checks and retries failed deliveries to maintain reliability.
- Connector Loading: Loads connectors and initializes them on startup or when new flows are deployed.
Can I Disable or Remove conduit-connector?
Yes, you can disable conduit-connector. It's safe to disable or stop its services when the Conduit Platform is not in use or during maintenance.
How to Stop conduit-connector
- End Service: Open Services (services.msc) and stop the Conduit Connector Service, or use the Conduit Platform UI to pause data flows.
- Disable Startup: In Services (services.msc) or Task Manager, set the Conduit Connector Service to Disabled to prevent startup.
- Pause Data Flows: Within the Conduit Platform dashboard, pause active data flows to minimize processing.
- Stop Background Tasks: In Platform settings, turn off background syncing or automatic polling for connectors.
- Uninstall (if desired): Windows Settings > Apps > Google/Conduit Connector > Uninstall; follow vendor guidance for removal.
How to Uninstall Conduit Connector
- ✔ Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Conduit Connector → Uninstall
- ✔ Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Conduit Connector → Uninstall
- ✔ Follow on-screen prompts to remove the component completely and restart
Common Problems: High CPU or Memory Usage
If conduit-connector.exe is consuming excessive resources:
Common Causes & Solutions
- Too many active data flows: Review and consolidate flows; disable or suspend less important ones; batch processing where possible.
- Misconfigured connectors: Check connector configurations for invalid endpoints or looping routes; correct mappings and filters.
- Outdated version: Update to the latest Conduit Connector release and apply any recommended patches.
- Excessive logging: Reduce log level or rotate logs; enable selective verbose logging only for troubleshooting.
- Large payloads: Enable streaming or chunking; enable compression where supported to reduce memory usage.
- Connector memory leaks: Restart the Conduit Connector service; update the problematic connector; audit custom plugins for leaks.
Quick Fixes:
1. Open the Conduit Platform dashboard and identify high-CPU connectors and flows
2. Restart the Conduit Connector Service and the Conduit Platform UI
3. Update to the latest Conduit Connector release
4. Disable non-essential connectors and reduce active data flows
5. Lower logging verbosity and clear caches if applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Is conduit-connector safe?
Yes. conduit-connector.exe is a legitimate part of the Conduit Platform when located in C:\Program Files\Conduit\Conduit Connector and digitally signed by Conduit Systems LLC.
Why is conduit-connector using CPU?
CPU usage typically rises with active data flows, complex routing rules, or heavy payloads. Use the Conduit Platform Task Manager to identify the culprits and adjust flows or connectors.
Can I uninstall conduit-connector?
If you no longer use Conduit, you can uninstall via Windows Settings > Apps or Control Panel. Note that removing it will disable data integration features.
Can I disable conduit-connector from startup?
Yes. Disable the Conduit Connector Service in Services (services.msc) or pause startup in the Conduit Platform to prevent automatic startup.
How do I update conduit-connector?
Open the Conduit Platform, go to Updates or Help > Check for Updates, and install the latest Conduit Connector release. Restart the service after updating.
Where is conduit-connector.exe located?
Default location is C:\Program Files\Conduit\Conduit Connector\conduit-connector.exe (or C:\Program Files (x86)\Conduit\Conduit Connector\conduit-connector.exe on 32-bit systems).