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What’s turnserver.exe? Is it safe or a virus?

turnserver.exe is an executable file associated with TURN (Traversal Using Relays around NAT) servers, which are essential components in facilitating real-time communication applications like video conferencing and online gaming. TURN servers assist in the traversal of network address translators (NATs) or firewalls by relaying media traffic between peers when direct peer-to-peer connections are not possible. This functionality is crucial in scenarios where users are behind restrictive NATs or firewalls that prevent direct communication.

Developer In A Box, the publisher of this specific turnserver.exe, integrates TURN server capabilities into their software solutions to ensure reliable media transmission across diverse network configurations. By incorporating a TURN server, their applications can maintain seamless communication even in challenging network environments, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.

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Who makes turnserver.exe?

We’ve found DEVELOPER IN A BOX should be the publisher of turnserver.exe.

How do we know? Our SpyShelter cybersecurity labs focuses on monitoring different types of Windows PC executables and their behaviors for our popular SpyShelter Antispyware software. Learn more about us, and how our cybersecurity team studies Windows PC executables/processes.

What does it mean if someone is the publisher of a PC .exe (executable or process)?

The publisher of an executable is the entity responsible for its distribution and authenticity. Most processes/executables on your PC should be signed. The signature on the executable should have been verified through a third party whose job it is to make sure the entity is who it says it is. Find an unsigned executable? You should consider scanning any completely unsigned .exe on your PC.

Last updated: March 10, 2025

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