joyupdrv.exe
What is joyupdrv.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The process joyupdrv.exe serves as the profile activator of Genius brand game controllers. The process joyupdrv.exe relatively consumes low amounts of virtual memory resources so this program is not considered as a resource hog. The joyupdrv.exe file can be found in the C:/Program Files/Genius/G-09GA~1/directory. To access the process file joyupdrv.exe easily, make a shortcut icon of this program on your desktop. Also take note that the process joyupdrv.exe may be actively working alongside with other executable files located in the same folder of the process joyupdrv.exe. In order to maintain the process joyupdrv.exe's proper functioning, do not remove this file from its original and default location. This is the location assigned to the joyupdrv.exe process during the time it was installed in your system. Also, do not try to modify any contents of the G-09GA~1 folder where the process joyupdrv.exe is located. This might affect the over-all performance of the program.
A game controller is a type of input device that is used in controlling a video game. This device is typically connected to a particular video game console or to a personal computer. Some of the variants of a game controller include the keyboard, joystick, gamepad, mouse and the paddle.
It is very important that you secure your system against unwanted files such as malware that are capable of copying the process joyupdrv.exe and use this ability to camouflage as a safe and valid process in order to obtain access to your system's confidential data. One sign that will help you distinguish a malware in disguise is the memory consumption of the file. A process is most likely a malware if it consumes abnormal amounts of virtual memory. Another common trait of malware in disguise is the location. These malicious files are usually located in the C:/Windows/System folder. Do not forget to regularly scan your system for viruses using a highly effective anti-virus application. Be sure to update its virus definitions to provide your system with maximum security against the latest malware.
Author: KYE Systems Corp. (Genius).
Author URL: http://www.genius-kye.com/
Part Of: Genius Game Device Profile Activator
Memory Usage: Low. The process joyupdrv.exe uses only 510kb of virtual memory.
System Process: No
Application: Yes
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No
Hardware Related: Yes. Because the joyupdrv.exe process works with game controller devices.
Common Path: C:\Program Files\Genius\G-09GA~1\
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