Programm Category:
Internet & communication applications
What is ptim.exe
The file which is known as the PTIM or the ptim.exe belongs to the software WebEx Productivity Tools. This software is owned by the Cisco WebEx company. The software deals with online events and as well as seminars conducted through the World Wide Web (Webinars). The file can be usually found in the C:\Program Files and has the known file size of 271,688 bytes on the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). However such size may vary when using different version of Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS). Example of these Operating systems are Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The program is not considered as a visible program, this means that there is no user interface for the user to manipulate the behavior of the program. The ptim.exe file is a Verisigned file that means the file belongs to the trusted file of the Microsoft Windows Operating System. A file that is a Verisigned file is not recommended to be removed from the Personal Computer. But the user will still have the option to remove the file by removing the entire program in which the file is packed with.
How can I stop ptim.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ptim.exe. is used by WeBEx Productivity Tools, If you shut down ptim.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ptim.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is WeBEx Productivity Tools, 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 WeBEx Productivity Tools, 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 ptim.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 ptim.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ptim.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 ptim.exe, belongs to, in this case WeBEx Productivity Tools