cppatch.exe
What is cppatch.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The process file cppatch.exe is a utility program that is used by Dell laptops that use docking stations. This process is a hardware related tool since docking stations are considered as hardware and the process cppatch.exe is required in order for the docking stations to work properly. The cppatch.exe executable file does not use up low amounts of memory resources or virtual memory and neither does it consume high amounts of RAM. This is because of the fact that the cppatch.exe process is a hardware related program so it uses a moderate amount of memory when running.
A docking station helps notebook computer users to plug-in their portable laptops to computer peripherals, enabling laptop computers to become replacements for desktop computers without losing the mobile advantage of the machine. There are two types of docking stations, the desktop docking station that is used on portable computers that remain on a desk and the mobile docking station that is used on vehicles.
Dell Inc. is an American information and technology company that manufactures supports and develops personal computers, data storage devices, computer software and peripherals, devices for data storage, servers and network switches.
The process cppatch.exe can be located in the C:/WINDOWS/Quick Install/subfolder. To prevent the file cppatch.exe from experiencing errors or from possible system crashes, do not remove the process cppatch.exe from its original installation folder nor transfer it to a different folder away from the other files inside its original folder.
It is important to note that some malware may disguise themselves as the cppatch.exe executable file. These malicious files can be usually found in the Windows folder. In order to avoid the harmful effects of these malware, it is highly recommended for the users to take note of the memory usage of the cppatch.exe process. Malware that camouflage themselves as the cppatch.exe file could most probably consume an abnormal amount of memory resources.
Author: Dell.
Author URL: http://www.dell.com/
Part Of: cppatch.exe
Memory Usage: Low since the process cppatch.exe uses only around 600kb of RAM.
System Process: No
Application: No
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No
Hardware Related: Yes because the process cppatch.exe is related to the docking stations used by Dell laptops.
Common Path: C:\WINDOWS\Quick Install\
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