What is the startup program "Java(TM) Update Scheduler - jusched.exe" on my Windows 8 computer?

"Java(TM) Update Scheduler - jusched.exe" is a startup program installed as part of JVM (Java Virtual Machine) package. It is used to check for Java updates from Oracle Websites.

You will see "Java(TM) Update Scheduler" listed on the Startup tab of Task Manager screen as:

Name: Java(TM) Update Scheduler
Publisher: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Command: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\java\Java Update\jusched.exe
Location: ?

Program file information about "jusched.exe":

File name: jusched.exe
File path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\java\Java Update\jusched.exe
File size: 248040 bytes
Last modified time: 2/18/2010 10:43:18 AM
File description: Java(TM) Update Scheduler
File version: 2.0.2.1
Company name: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

It is recommended to disable "Java(TM) Update Scheduler" as a startup program. You can check updates youself manually.

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