If Task Manager shows a process called node.exe, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s legitimate or a threat. In most situations, it’s safe: node.exe is the Windows executable for the Node js javascript runtime, the technology that lets tools and applications run JavaScript outside a web browser. Many modern developer utilities, desktop apps, and background services quietly rely on it.... https://www.aistechnolabs.com/blog/what-is-node-exe-on-windows-safe-or-virus