dwm.exe - what is it?

In this practical tip, we explain what the dwm.exe process is.

dwm.exe: process is for graphic effects

• The dwm.exe process belongs to Windows Vista and Windows 7. The process is called Desktop Window Manager.
• The process is responsible for special graphic effects such as the live preview. However, your graphics card must also support these functions.
• The process is in the System32 folder. If it is in a different folder on your PC, it could be a virus or malware.
• In this case, check your PC with anti-virus software such as Antivir or Spybot.