pinger.exe is installed and used on laptops from Toshiba. This program regularly checks for software updates for any software installed by Toshiba. If you do not wish to make use of this auto-check software, you may safely stop and remove it from your computer. 

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Users Opinions

445 users ask for this file. 12 users rated it as not dangerous. 3 users rated it as not so dangerous. 3 users rated it as neutral. 1 user rated it as little bit dangerous. 3 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about pinger.exe: Checks for updates for Toshiba software (came with the laptop)  See also: Link   Arik it belongs to squid proxy server for NT   thk pinger.exe is a task from Toshiba which regularly checks for software updates. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.   My firewall finds it and requests access permission   Karyl Is a service which runs to check Toshiba's website for updates. Not required to run, but should not be disabled unless known to be causing problems. Can only help your computer.   Tim Came with Toshiba laptop   SDM seems to be causing problems on my computer/ when deleted all problems seem to have gone away   Susan Macdonald Came with my Toshiba   bab Task manager   dd Is part of my Toshiba software update program that came with my laptop.   SilentBob I have a problem with this file,how do I delete it?it jammed and overloaded my laptop once I started windows.   Steve It creates problems when trying to connect to Corporate VPNs using Cisco VPN Client software. Our solution was to disable pinger in startup   Helpdesk Technical Support not necessary. it occasionally looks to toshiba's site for updates and lets you know if there are any. however, as microsoft has taught us over and over again, the latest updates aren't always good for your computer. i would disable it personally and manually check for updates on toshiba.com if you have any computer problems.   Mike Chambers Kill it if you do your own updates.   Elemental Mojo Installed fresh copy of Win Vista / Pinger was present on this virgin copy of Windows before accessing the www  See also: Link   KBurch starts up at logon, will run and drop out of processes when done. pretty quick, occasionally locks up with VPN and secure clients, best to disable when using them.  See also: Link   Tonio If you know more about pinger.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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