Associated Program:
Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds
Programm Category:
USB Driver
What is rimautoupdate.exe
Research in Motion (RIM) Limited has developed a software named Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds. RIM handheld devices are advanced communication tools which professionals can use to send and receive email messages wherever they are. These devices consist of wireless technology to provide access to simple and mobile communications. The process rimautoupdate.exe is responsible for automatically updating the processes used by RIM Handhelds. The process file can also be seen as Blackberry Syncing Software. RIM is responsible in manufacturing the acclaimed Blackberry products. Rimautoupdate.exe sets the mobile access to email accounts, applications, among others. The EXE file allows a Blackberry device to provide a virtual real-time communication by which the user can stay in touch with other people and with other significant information. Rimautoupdate.exe launches the software Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds. The EXE file can be used to display the functionalities from which the user can choose and call on when it is necessary.
How can I stop rimautoupdate.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rimautoupdate.exe. is used by Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds , If you shut down rimautoupdate.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rimautoupdate.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds , 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 Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds , 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 rimautoupdate.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 rimautoupdate.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if rimautoupdate.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 rimautoupdate.exe, belongs to, in this case Desktop Tools for RIM Handhelds