The padexe.exe file is a process that is bundled in Toshiba laptops, which function is to provide additional configuration options for the touchpad, and related to the navigation that relies on the tracking and built-in input device. Hence, a part of the track pad facilities of Toshiba laptops. Because of its high value and importance to the computer system, this file executes a default device function in Toshiba laptops. This is the file process that is specifically developed, to make the touchpad of this brand of laptops more functional. It allows a user of any model of Toshiba laptop to use the touchpad with ease, and better navigation of different applications within the system. Since laptops are made to be compact, the use of trackpad, or touchpad, becomes handy. This file process is not only designed for built-in devices. There are also available external touchpads, which can be separately installed, and with its navigating pad, the computing device interface of a laptop is enabled.
How can I stop padexe.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. padexe.exe. is used by Toshiba Touchpad Module, If you shut down padexe.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop padexe.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Toshiba Touchpad Module, 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 Toshiba Touchpad Module, 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 padexe.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 padexe.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if padexe.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 padexe.exe, belongs to, in this case Toshiba Touchpad Module