patch.exe
patch.exe
Process name: Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Auto-Updater
Application using this process: Trend Micro Internet Security Suite
File location: C:\Program Files\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\temp\aubin
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What is patch.exe doing on my computer?
patch.exe is a process belonging to Trend Micro PC-cillin AntiVirus software which keeps your computer secure from Internet-bound threats such as Worms and Trojans. This process acts as an auto-updater. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Non-system processes like patch.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Auto-Updater process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The patch.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Trend Micro Internet Security Suite on your PC, the commands contained in patch.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Auto-Updater process (also called a task).
Is patch.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The patch.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\temp\aubin. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove patch.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
patch.exe is used by 'Trend Micro Internet Security Suite'. This is an application created by 'Trend Micro'.
If you no longer use Trend Micro Internet Security Suite, you can permanently remove this software and thus patch.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Trend Micro Internet Security Suite in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is patch.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is patch.exe giving me errors?
Most patch issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Trend Micro website for the latest Trend Micro Internet Security Suite update.
Why do I have multiple instances of patch.exe?
Multiple copies of a process in your task manager may indicate the presence of a virus or Trojan. Make sure you always use an updated antivirus software and perform a full scan to identify any such cases.patch.exe is known to have another instance:
Netbus Worm
patch.exe is also a process which is registered as the NETBUS... read more »
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