The process file ngen.exe is associated with Microsoft’s .NET Framework. The process is known as Native Image Generator, or in other instances, the process is known as Microsoft Common Language Runtime Native Compiler. The file basically aims to enhance the performance and functionality of managed applications. The file allows native images to be shared by application domains. Also, where an image has been invalidated, the file launches an application that can recreate these invalidated images. Users can locate the file in the Windows directory, usually in C drive. There are different sizes of the file, ranging from 73,728 bytes up to 100,856 bytes. There is little else available about the file other than those already mentioned here. The file nevertheless, has never been mentioned as being associated with a virus, or even malware. The file is considered risk-free. It is configured to execute with PC startup. This is not a core system file so enabling or disabling it is down to user’s own discretion.

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

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Native Imager Generator, 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 ngen.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 ngen.exe, belongs to, in this case Native Imager Generator