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pdfupd.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Utilities and Operating System Software

What is pdfupd.exe

The process file pdfupd.exe is a legitimate Windows process used by many applications of the Windows operating system. It is located in a subfolder of C:\Documents and Settings with known files sizes of 34,826 bytes (50%) or 20,490 bytes in Windows 7 and XP. The program starts with the Windows boot process and uses ports to connect to a LAN or to the Internet. In most cases, users can see several instances of this process running in the background because they play a core role in running the connected programs. Disabling pdfupd.exe could result to the loss in functionality for the files that it supports. There is a possibility that a variant of this process, which is a malware, exists and causes pdfupd.exe errors. To address this concern, it is recommended that users run a registry scan on their computer to identify such errors. Restarting the computer can fix some pdfupd.exe errors since it gives the computer a chance to reopen the necessary programs, including the pdfupd.exe required by the software application to function properly. Errors can also be by re-installing the associated program and rebooting the computer.

How can I stop pdfupd.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pdfupd.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down pdfupd.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pdfupd.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 pdfupd.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 pdfupd.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if pdfupd.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 pdfupd.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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