Startup program entry details:

BigFix (bigfix.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

BigFix can automatically download and read technical support information provided by computer and software manufacturers and other technical support experts (published in the form of Fixlet® Messages) and can automatically check your computer for bugs, configuration conflicts, and security holes. Should only be started manually as it's a resource hog

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: BigFix
• Data: c:\program files\Bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): bigfix
• Startup Item (Vista): BigFix
• Command: c:\program files\Bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: BigFix
• Startup Value: c:\program files\Bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BigFix] c:\program files\Bigfix\bigfix.exe /atstartup

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Bigfix
• File properties "Description": BigFix Client Application
• Purpose: Update manager
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: BigFix Inc.
• Product(s): BigFix
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

Main index

Copyright © Pacman's Portal, 2001 - 2012
All rights reserved