How to disable the Google Chrome software reporting tool

Software Reporter Tool is a Google Chrome-independent process that monitors your ^{(Google Chrome)}Chrome installation and reports if any add-ons interfere with normal browser operation. The tool is not connected to the web but is mainly used by the browser to recognize programs that may conflict with it. It is visible as a 54Kb executable named “ software_reporter_tool.exe ”. If you are facing high CPU usage for this process or if you frequently see a message that the Google Chrome Software Reporter Tool has ^{stopped working}, you may want to disable or remove it. Here you will know how you can do it.

The existence of this component is completely unknown to the user unless and until the user deliberately searches for a software reporting tool. So the question is, what is the role of this Chrome plugin? Basically, the GoogleChrome Software Reporting Tool is an executable file that runs once a week and reports the scan results to Chrome. To be precise, the tool scans the system for unwanted software applications that might be interfering with the Chrome browsing experience. Additionally, the tool informs Chromeabout unexpected announcements or incidents such as site crashes. Chrome reportedly prompts the user to run the Chrome Cleanup Tool ^(Chrome) as part of the scanning process.

Where is the Chrome Software Reporter tool? ^{(Chrome Software Reporter Tool)}

Mainly, Software Reporting Tool is the executable file that is present in the Chrome App Data folder as (Chrome) Software_reporter_tool.exe. The Chrome app data folder contains information about the user’s Chrome profile, such as browser settings, bookmarks, saved passwords, and information about other users. In the middle (Amid) of this much user data, the .exe file is visible in the SwReporter folder in the Chrome application ^(SwReporter) data folder.

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Is the Chrome Reporter Tool safe?

As a user, you may be concerned about privacy. If you are unsure about your network privacy, you can verify the authenticity of the tool by simply moving your cursor over the .exe file. You may notice that the component is digitally signed by Google with the file description as Chrome ^{Cleanup Tool} or Software ^{Removal Tool}. So this tool is completely safe. It is worth mentioning that the reporting tool does not have any network communication. The only job of this tool is to inform Chromeabout software that may not work conventionally with the Chrome browser.

^{Chrome Software Reporter Tool}Chrome vs. Chrome ^{Cleanup Tool}

In other words, the software reporting tool is associated with the Chrome cleanup tool. Yes, you got it right! Both tools are identical. So you might be wondering what could be the need to have them as a separate tool. According to Google , the software reporting tool reports scans to Chrome based on the scan reports. The Chrome browser prompts the user to remove unwanted software via the Chrome Cleanup Tool.

While the tool helps to remove obstacles that could hamper the browser experience, many users are mainly concerned about their huge CPU consumption when running the tool in the background. The tool can run for approximately 20 minutes, which can slow down other activities on the system. It’s worth noting that unless you run the troublesome third-party software on a regular basis, this tool may not be the source of the intrusion.