The bash.exe process is the executable file of Cygwin, a Linux-like environment used in Windows that includes command-line utilities used for managing the Unix emulation part in the Cygwin environment. Bash.exe is a single instance of a program running under the System account with extensive privileges in the utilized local computer, acting to represent the computer within the network. Bash works as a command processor, and typically runs in a text or script window, allowing the user to type commands for his actions. In return, Bash can read commands in a file ,or called, a script. Cygwin is a Unix-similar environment interface designed for Microsoft Windows operating system. Cygwin integrates with Windows system resources, thus it is compatible and able to launch in the operating system. Cygwin has two parts: (1) a DLL or dynamic-link library, a compatibility layer that provides a substantial functionality, and (2) an extensive collection of tools and Bash applications, providing that Unix-like environment look and feel.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. bash.exe. is used by Unix Shell, If you shut down bash.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop bash.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Unix Shell, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed bash.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Unix Shell, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if bash.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that bash.exe, belongs to, in this case Unix Shell