IBM Update Connector

IBM Update Connector

by IBM

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:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\ibm\updater\jre\bin
Uninstaller:
MsiExec.exe /X{8D815BF3-2399-459C-B121-49373FEFB9E8}
Size:
10.00 MB
Language:
English

IBM Update Connector Executable Details

Primary executable:
dbghelp.dll
Name:
IBM Update Connector
Path:
C:\Program Files\ibm\updater\jre\bin\dbghelp.dll
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by IBM Update Connector
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
e64c692a3f9fd2a1ff5e30feff8e8562
DLL
6b05c682a6b28850358d95e139a706fe
DLL
997cf4601ac66d0f536c69d455045028
DLL
6920eb4e6a99af51badfc06ed9454303
DLL
fe4c5197c393b31b70cb3b8afb5b1b76
EXE
cd1bdaf20acd88ae366f6055cffad5fe
EXE
0eb547be8e2c8567d8f4ba16a1e46b31
DLL
118ff85eab87b76b26a7daeb4d586663
DLL
82687649cadee9b59cc77937dd587a0a
EXE
3f1601c6e24a835414817daeb98cb37e