patchjre.exe
patchjre.exe
Process name: Java(TM) Update
Application using this process: Java(TM) Update Module
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\java\update\base images\jre1.6.0.b105\patch-jre1.6.0_05.b13
Recommended: Check your system for patchjre.exe problems
What is patchjre.exe doing on my computer?
patchjre.exe is a process belonging to Java(TM) Update Module from Sun Microsystems, Inc..
Non-system processes like patchjre.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 Java(TM) Update 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 patchjre.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Java(TM) Update Module on your PC, the commands contained in patchjre.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Java(TM) Update process (also called a task).
Is patchjre.exe harmful?
patchjre.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The patchjre.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\java\update\base images\jre1.6.0.b105\patch-jre1.6.0_05.b13. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove patchjre.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
patchjre.exe is used by 'Java(TM) Update Module'. This is an application created by 'Sun Microsystems, Inc.'.
If you no longer use Java(TM) Update Module, you can permanently remove this software and thus patchjre.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Java(TM) Update Module in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is patchjre.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 patchjre.exe giving me errors?
Most patchjre 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 Sun Microsystems, Inc. website for the latest Java(TM) Update Module update.
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