jusched.exe information

Information and startup locations can be examined on this page: verify all your files to make sure that they are legitimate, digitally signed and from the company Sun Microsystems, Inc. to which they should belong. jusched.exe security and file info Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 - Sun Microsystems, Inc. Filetype : executable An executable file is a program that can be executed in your windows environment. What is jusched.exe? Jusched.exe is the Java Update Scheduler. This process is installed by Sun Microsystems' Java to periodically check for updates. By default, it is installed as a service and set to start automatically. This process is a nonessential process and can be safely terminated. Note that terminating the process will prevent automatic updates to Java. To prevent the Java Update Scheduler from starting on boot, open up the Java Control Panel and uncheck "Check for Updates Automatically. When asked if you would like to update monthly, choose "Never Update." Dangers of jusched As this process runs by default on any system with Java installed, it is common for virus writers and spyware vendors to disguise their malware as the genuine one. Some malicious files will have the same name but will be stored somewhere other than in %ProgramFiles%\Java. Other malware will use a name that appears similar to it but with slight differences in spelling or with appended digits. The following malware is known to disguise itself as jusched.exe: W32/Agobot-OW (Registry entry called "jusched.exe") This is a network worm that spreads through network shares. It also connects to a remote IRC server to accept commands from an attacker. Troj/Banker (%SystemRoot%, Startup directory) Troj/DwnLdr-FUX (%SystemRoot%) This is a trojan that has the capability to automatically download additional malware. Troj/Flat-E (%SystemRoot%) There should not be more than one instance of this process running at a given time. If more than one instance is running on your system, it may be a symptom of a malware infection. Common problems "jusched.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." There are a myriad causes for this problem. Try turning off automatic updates in the Java control panel. If that does not work, reinstall Java. Possible error for this file: Application error, the application has generated errors and will be closed by windows Our recommendation:  Click here to run a FREE Scan for JUSCHED.EXE related errors

MD5 File security rating

A MD5 hash is a unique fingerprint of a file. Different files/versions can have the same filenames. The MD5 hash verifies that the legitimate file is not altered. Runscanner (Freeware) can help you checking the file's MD5 hashes Jusched.exe files in Runscanner database   89 different item(s) in database   3 different item(s) in database   42 different item(s) in database Green items are verified safe to use Unrated items are not yet checked for safety. Red items are not safe (typically virusses, spyware or other malware) This file is digitally signed by it's publisher. This means that the file is from the company claiming to created it, this does not mean by default that the file is safe

General file info

Product name:  Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Description:  Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary Company:  Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Pacman startup database

Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel Added by the AGOBOT-OW WORM! info provided by sysinfo.org