Agent.exe is a file that is associated with one or all of three programs: Forte Agent Newsgroup Reader, InstallShield and Avira Internet Security. InstallShield is the most popular program that runs this file. InstallShield uses agent.exe to check for software updates through the Internet. If this file is causing problems for your computer, you can remove it. However, keep in mind that removal of this file could cause the program using the file to stop working. It is safe to have a system restore disk available before you delete any important file on your system in case something goes wrong. Warnings Writer Bio
