What is IBM Update Connector?

IBM Update Connector is software application developed by IBM. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows XP with nearly 95.35% of installations running this operating system. IBM Update Connector's installer is typically 10.00 MB in size and installs around 60 files. The most common release is 6.10 with 48.84% of all installations currently using this version.

IBM Update Connector is most popular in the United States with 48.17% of installations residing in this country.

When using a computer that is connected to the internet, IBM Update Connector is known to create 2 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About IBM Update Connector?

The IBM Update Connector is a PC-based update program that automates the process of checking for, downloading, and installing updates for IBM software products. Users can customize the program to schedule regular checks for updates from a remote server and set preferences for automatic or manual installation of updates. The primary function of the program is to ensure that IBM software is kept up to date and to provide necessary product patches. In addition to facilitating the release of new software versions, the update program also delivers relevant information to users. It offers flexibility in scheduling update checks and installations, allowing users to adjust their preferences based on their internet connectivity and other factors. When updates are found, the program will download and install them as per the user's settings.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\IBM\Updater\jre\bin\javaw.exe'.
java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\IBM\Updater\jre\bin\java.exe'.

Software Details

URL:

https://www.ibm.com

Support:

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Installation path:

C:\Program Files\ibm\updater\jre\bin

Uninstaller:

MsiExec.exe /X{8D815BF3-2399-459C-B121-49373FEFB9E8}

Size:

10.00 MB

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