patch.exe General Information

Process Name: Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Auto-Updater

Application using this process: Trend Micro Internet Security Suite

Software Description: patch.exe is a process belonging to Trend Micro PC-cillin AntiVirus software which keeps your computer secure from Internet-bound threats such as Worms and Trojans. This process acts as an auto-updater. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Non-system processes like patch.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data in your system's registry, it is likely that your registry has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance. It is recommended that you .

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Security risk: N/A
Spyware: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)
Virus: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)
Trojan: N/A (Scan and Check the Process Now)

Can I stop or remove patch.exe?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. Scan your system now to identify unused processes that are using up valuable resources. patch.exe is used by 'Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Auto-Updater'. To stop patch.exe permanently uninstall 'Trend Micro Internet Security Suite' from your system. Uninstalling applications can leave invalid registry entries, accumulating over time. Run a free scan to find out how to optimize software and system performance.