Hipsdaemon.exe [verified]

While various security tools use HIPS components, the most common origin of hipsdaemon.exe is the application (not to be confused with the browser extension). The desktop version of ADBlock Plus (and some other ad-blocking or privacy suites) installs a system-level driver and daemon to filter traffic before it reaches your browser. This allows it to block ads and trackers more effectively than a browser extension alone.

If you're experiencing issues related to HipsDaemon.exe, try the following troubleshooting steps: hipsdaemon.exe

If you’ve opened your Windows Task Manager recently and spotted a process named consuming a noticeable chunk of your CPU or memory, you might have felt a moment of panic. It’s an unfamiliar name. It sounds technical, perhaps a bit sinister. Your first instinct might be to right-click it and select “End Task” or run an antivirus scan. While various security tools use HIPS components, the