What is monday.exe?
monday.exe is the executable for the Monday.com Desktop App, a collaborative work OS. It enables boards, tasks, automations, and real-time updates. The desktop client runs as a separate process to render the UI and synchronize data with the cloud, improving responsiveness and offline access.
This Electron-based app uses a Chromium renderer and Node.js integration, launching as a separate process per window or feature. It isolates UI, data sync, and background tasks to improve stability and security within the Monday.com ecosystem.
Quick Fact: Monday.com leverages a modern desktop runtime to provide a consistent experience across Windows and macOS.
Types of Monday.com Processes
- Main App Process: UI, menus, and user interactions
- Renderer Process: Web content rendering for boards and views
- Background Sync Process: Data sync with cloud and notifications
- Updater Process: Checks for and applies app updates
- System Tray Process: Background tasks and quick access from tray
- Plugin/Extension Process: Optional components for integrations
Is monday.exe Safe?
Yes, monday.exe is safe when it's the legitimate file from Monday.com downloaded from official sources (monday.com installer or Microsoft Store if offered).
Is monday.exe a Virus or Malware?
The real monday.exe is NOT a virus. However, malware sometimes disguises itself using similar names to trick users.
How to Tell if monday.exe is Legitimate or Malware
- File Location:: Must be in C:\Program Files\Monday.com\monday.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Monday.com\monday.exe. Any monday.exe elsewhere is suspicious.
- Digital Signature:: Right-click monday.exe in its folder → Properties → Digital Signatures. Should show Monday.com Ltd as signer.
- Resource Usage:: Normal usage is 1-6% CPU per window, 120-350 MB total memory. Extremely high usage when the app is closed is suspicious.
- Behavior:: Monday.com should only run when you start the app or allow background sync. If multiple instances launch without user action, scan for malware.
Red Flags: If monday.exe is located in unusual folders (like Temp or AppData), runs when Monday is not open, lacks a valid signature, or uses excessive resources constantly, scan your system with antivirus software immediately. Beware of similarly named files like monday.exe.bak or monday.lock.
Why Is monday.exe Running on My PC?
monday.exe runs when you open the Monday.com desktop app or when background syncing and update checks are enabled. It may also launch to support real-time collaboration and offline access.
Reasons it's running:
- Active App Use: You're currently using Monday.com on the desktop; the app spawns processes for UI and board interactions.
- Background Sync: The app may sync changes, notifications, and offline data in the background to keep boards up to date.
- Startup Launch: Monday.com may be configured to start automatically when Windows starts.
- Update Checks: The updater runs in the background to check for and download new versions.
- Notifications and Integrations: Background tasks handle alerts, reminders, and third-party integrations.
Can I Disable or Remove monday.exe?
Yes, you can disable monday.exe. It's safe to close Monday.com when not in use, and you can uninstall it completely if you prefer a different work OS solution.
How to Stop monday.exe
- End Individual Tasks: Open Windows Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) → Processes → End task for monday.exe or related processes.
- Close Application Gracefully: Use Monday.com UI to sign out or quit from the system tray icon.
- Disable Startup: Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable Monday.com
- Stop Background Sync: In Monday.com Settings → System or Data Sync → Turn off background sync
- Uninstall if Desired: Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Monday.com → Uninstall
How to Uninstall Monday.com
- ✔ Windows Settings → Apps → Apps & Features → Monday.com → Uninstall
- ✔ Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a program → Monday.com → Uninstall
- ✔ During Reinstallation, choose a different workspace option or use a web-only workflow
Common Problems: High CPU or Memory Usage
If monday.exe is consuming excessive resources:
Common Causes & Solutions
- Too Many Boards or Widgets Open: Close unused boards or minimize dashboards. Consider collapsing columns and hiding side panels.
- Background Sync Enabled: Limit active devices or adjust sync frequency in Settings → System → Data Sync.
- Resource-Heavy Extensions or Integrations: Review integrations and disable or reconfigure those consuming resources.
- Outdated Version: Update to the latest Monday.com desktop app version.
- Corrupted Local Data: Clear local cache or reset app data from Settings → Advanced → Reset App Data.
- Hardware Acceleration: Disable hardware acceleration in Settings → Performance → Use hardware acceleration when available
Quick Fixes:
1. Quick Fixes:
2. 1. Use Task Manager to end high usage monday.exe processes
3. Clear app cache: Settings → Privacy → Clear cache
4. Disable unnecessary integrations in Settings → Integrations
5. Check for updates: Settings → Help → Check for updates
6. Enable Memory Saver if available: Settings → Performance → Memory Saver
Frequently Asked Questions
Is monday.exe a virus?
No, the legitimate monday.exe from Monday.com is not a virus. Ensure the file is located in C:\Program Files\Monday.com\monday.exe and has a valid signature from Monday.com Ltd.
Why is monday.exe using so much CPU?
High CPU can result from many boards or widgets, active data syncing, or a problematic integration. Use Task Manager to identify the culprit and close or reconfigure it.
Can I delete or uninstall Monday.com?
Yes, you can uninstall Monday.com from Windows Settings or Control Panel. Your cloud data remains in your Monday account if you sync, otherwise local cache may be removed.
Can I disable monday.exe from starting at Windows startup?
Yes, disable it in Task Manager under Startup or through Settings to prevent automatic launches.
Where is monday.exe located on a typical PC?
Typical locations are C:\Program Files\Monday.com\monday.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Monday.com\monday.exe, depending on system architecture.
Will Monday.com run in the background after I close the app?
If background sync is enabled, the app may keep certain background tasks running. You can disable this in Settings → System → Background tasks.