What does the PadExe.exe file do?
The PadExe.exe process is also known as PadTouch Main and is a part of PadTouch. This software is produced by TOSHIBA (www.toshiba.com). An obsolete or defective version of PadExe.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- PadTouch Main has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- PadTouch Main has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- PadExe.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module PadExe.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about PadExe.exe PadTouch Main
PadExe.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file PadExe.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,089,589 bytes (60% of all these files), 1,077,329 bytes or, as the case may be, 1,077,322 bytes.
The program appears as a small tray icon. You will find it on the Windows taskbar next to the clock. If you don't see the tray icon, click the white (<) symbol.
The application has a visible window, and can be closed by clicking the red X button.. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft.
PadExe.exe is capable of track other applications.
For this reason, 18% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves PadExe.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about PadExe?
For Toshiba (maybe others) laptops. Toshiba describes it as "Dual Mode TouchPad lets you instantly launch email, Internet and so on - with just a touch." Should not be dangerous. W123789 | |
Toshiba Touch and Launch - offers easy movement and freedom of programs navigation with TouchPad John |
Summary: 2 users judge PadExe.exe to be an essential file that should not be touched. source: file.net
How to uninstall PadTouch
To remove PadTouch Main from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below or use an automatic uninstaller product.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You find it in the lower left corner of the taskbar.
- Type the word uninstall.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate PadTouch in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to tell if PadExe.exe (PadTouch Main) was uninstalled cleanly
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then start Windows Explorer and see if there is still a folder with the name of the software under C:\Program Files. Be sure to check the Registry as well for remnants of PadTouch Main. To do this, start "Regedit", then look under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" > "Software" for PadTouch Main or the name of the producer. Always keep in mind that only a computer professional should ever directly delete entries in the Windows Registry.
What to do if a program does not uninstall
The easiest way to remove any kind of software cleanly and accurately is to use an uninstaller tool. Because the uninstaller automatically creates a backup, there is no risk of anything going wrong.
Last but not least
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