Process or task name:
Always double check your task spelling if you are concerned about spyware or viruses, as often they use similar spelling for these windows processes and tasks: pmmupdate.exe
File type:
Exe program – Files with an extension of “exe” are executable programs.
- Real-time antivirus
- Quickly scan your computer and remove threats
- Block unauthorized attempts to access your webcam or track your activity on websites
- Keep intruders out of your network and check websites and emails are safe for you to open
What is it:
PmmUpdate.exe is a file which may have been installed on your system by you or installed with another program or package as pre-installed software on your computer. The actual hard drive location and folder is also listed below for you, as you can always verify where it’s located on your hard drive, as this makes sure it is not spyware, adware, or virus related. Sometimes the spyware or virus writers simply place a similar or same named file elsewhere on your computer hoping to fool you into thinking the rogue software is a good software module instead.
This PmmUpdate.exe file is from Egis Technologies in Taiwan and it’s called the PMM update application and it’s part of mywinlocker. You can uninstall mywinlocker if you aren’t using it. It comes preinstalled on Windows 7, not sure why all this stuff ends up preinstalled, I had to spend an hour uninstalling stuff when I first got a new computer. When you uninstall mywinlocker you will also see shredder, which is a trial program also that will uninstall. Visit pmmupdate.exe for complete information on this task or process. If you would like help on other tasks or processes, you can view the entire process and task directory here.
What is the pmmupdate.exe location, where is it stored on my computer?
This file will be found on your computer at C:\Program Files\EgisTec IPS\pmmupdate.exe
Is pmmupdate.exe spyware?
No, this Windows task is not spyware.
Is this software task considered adware or malware?
No, this windows task is not popup or adware related software.
Is pmmupdate.exe considered a virus or trojan?
No, this Windows task is not a virus or trojan program.Would you recommend that I remove pmmupdate.exe?
We do not recommend removing this file.