Java Quick Starter Service, a process that is added to the system via the file jqs.exe, is part of the Java platform that helps users invoke Java applets and have these ready in a much faster time, as compared to invoking applets without the jqs.exe file. The file is mostly helpful for users who regularly use Java applications. For others, the file can be disabled to free up memory, as well as decrease the Input/Output processes of your system. You can locate the file in the following Java subfolder: C:\Prorgam Files\Java\JRE 7\Bin\jqs.exe. The jqs.exe file uses an average of 2.34 MB RAM space, 37.43 MB of virtual memory, and 2.14 MB of working set memory. Virtual memory utilization can go as high as 51.69 MB. I/O read and write operations of the process totals an average of 532/min. Network connectivity is generally TCP: localhost on port 5152. This is a Windows service that runs on a 32-bit platform.
How can I stop jqs.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. jqs.exe. is used by Java Quick Starter Service, If you shut down jqs.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop jqs.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Java Quick Starter 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.
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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 Java Quick Starter 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 jqs.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 jqs.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if jqs.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 jqs.exe, belongs to, in this case Java Quick Starter Service