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Utilities and Operating System Software
What is dragon_updater.exe
The executable process file dragon_updater.exe is identified as COMODO Dragon Update Service that is part of the software Comodo Dragon that is developed by the company Comodo Security Solutions. The process file is also identified as AVG Internet Security which goes by the name Betriebssytem Microsoft Windows, Acronis Scheduler 2, Opera Internet Browser, Microsoft Internet Operating System, Cyberlink CLMSServer or Power ISO Virtual Drive Manager as created by AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.. The process file is found to be located in the subfolder of C:\ Program Files in the directory %PROGRAMFILES%\ Comodo\ Dragon with a memory file size in Windows 7/XP of 1,852,048 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 409,232 bytes and 6 other variants. The process file dragon_updater.exe is digitally signed by Comodo Security Solutions in whose certificate has been issued by COMODO Time Service Signer. The process file dragon_updater.exe has no visible window and it functions as that of being able to record inputs and observe or monitor applications.
How can I stop dragon_updater.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dragon_updater.exe. is used by COMODO Dragon Update Service, If you shut down dragon_updater.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dragon_updater.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is COMODO Dragon Update Service, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as COMODO Dragon Update Service, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is dragon_updater.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if dragon_updater.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if dragon_updater.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that dragon_updater.exe, belongs to, in this case COMODO Dragon Update Service