The genuine ISUSPM.exe file is a software component of FlexNet Connect by Flexera Software. "ISUSPM.exe" is Flexera Software's Update Scheduler. It installs with third-party software if Flexera's InstallShield included optional FlexNet Connect when building its setup. (Many publishers use it so multiple instances may occur.) It is usually in "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Install Shield\Update\ISUSPM.exe", (or "\Program Files(x86)\"). It runs at Windows startup and tells "agent.exe" when to find and install developer updates. Its CPU and RAM usage can slow the machine. It can be disabled under "Startups" in "msconfig.exe", or uninstall "InstallShield Update Service" via the Control Panel. If the developer omitted a way to "opt-out" of automatic updates, Flexera offers the free Software Manager download which adjusts or turns off FlexNet update settings. InstallShield was first offered to developers in 1990 by The Stirling Group which was acquired by Macrovision (now Rovi) in 2004, which sold its Software Division to private investors in 2008, creating Acresso, now Flexera, headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA.
ISUSPm stands for Install Shield Update Scheduler Program
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the ISUSPM.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: ISUSPM.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The ISUSPM.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\ProgramData" (common is C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet\Connect\11\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 222,496 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 222,128 bytes and 6 more variants.
ISUSPM.exe is digitally signed. ISUSPM.exe is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run, MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler, RunOnce, DEFAULT\Run).
The ISUSPM.exe file is a Verisign signed file. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel.
ISUSPM.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If there are any problems with ISUSPM.exe, you can also go to the support area of the Installshield website, check the vendor’s website for a newer version or uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ InstallShield Update Service.
If ISUSPM.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 34% dangerous. The file size is 221,184 bytes (22% of all occurrences), 218,032 bytes and 15 more variants.
The ISUSPM.exe file is not a Windows core file. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler, RunOnce, DEFAULT\Run).
If ISUSPM.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 28% dangerous. The file size is 222,128 bytes (46% of all occurrences), 222,496 bytes, 2,068,856 bytes, 2,075,480 bytes or 403,584 bytes.
The ISUSPM.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler, RunOnce, DEFAULT\Run).
The file is digitally signed.
ISUSPM.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
"ISUSPM Startup" is not required to run at start up. InstallShield Update Service Scheduler. Automatically searches for and performs any updates to the software so you’re always working with the most current version
Important: Some malware also uses the file name ISUSPM.exe, for example Generic PUA GP (PUA) (detected by Sophos), and Gen:Variant.Razy.319879 or Application.Proxy.OTE (detected by BitDefender). Therefore, you should check the ISUSPM.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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My internet was sometimes slow, and I noticed that redirect clicking when entering google. then I toticed Install shield updater while alt-tab-ing, removed "program" (2x) from autostart, killed the process, and suddendly firefox and opera stopped working, telling me the proxy refuses connection.. ADWcleaner found something afterwards. Now my adblock seems to count less ads btw...... #TotallyNotAdware blackhawk2306
January 16, 2017 In my case this program was a (#($#$_#( malware (or spyware or virus). I can remove it using Malwarebytes ------------------------------------------- Use Free version of Malwarebytes to remove it. What it show on screen on it discover this )#@*#$)# : Website blocked You may exclude sites or applications from website protection by clicking Manage Exclusions. Domain: h9.onlinefiles29.igg.biz IP Address: 198.46.237.187 Port:Type: 51221 File: Outbound C:\Program Files (x86...eld\Update\ISUSPM.exe BillGatesTheMiser
It is the auto software updater for Dragon Naturally Speaking. When it is time to update, it will consume more and more RAM until you shut it down, even when there are no updates available. It isn't "dangerous" except that it will slow down your computer. Try setting updates to "manual" before trying other methods of removing it. Phil
I did get Nuance PaperPort 12 so it likely installed with that. Based on my poking around, it is probably harmless except for taking up some space & memory, which is enough reason to delete it, or at least disable it (I prefer SysInternals' "AutoRuns" for that). BTW, if you also have Nuance PaperPort, I'd recommend checking out that SysInternals' "AutoRuns" I mentioned. Also installed by Nuance and run at logon is: IndexSearch, PaperPort PTD, PDF5 Registry Controller, PDFHook, besides ISUPM and agent. Then there's the service PDFProFiltSrvPP. All that combined probably takes a lot of space! WiiGame2000 (further information)
The Macrovision Installshield Update Service installed via a CorelDraw application on my laptop. I was only able to remove the complete folder using the "Unlocker" freeware, and then ran a registry cleaner which deleted about 350 associated entries. Corel still runs and can be updated manually via its help bar, once it is started. What gets installed without my permission, I consider malware. Gerrit
It comes packaged with many products. It isn't necessary to the application only an updater for Nuance software. I wouldn't leave it because it is just another program taking up resources. rick
Totally intrusive scanning of all my running software and annoyingly pops up with messages on what supposedly needs updating. Is this a way of Flexera trying to penetrate the Software Asset Management market in a sneaky way perhaps? MaDhAtT3R
windows installer keeps launching it over and over. We end task it and it comes right back. We had WinDVD and it did not uninstall clean! ARRRGGHHhhhhhhhh
Summary: Average user rating of ISUSPM.exe:
based on 151 votes with 9 user comments.
21 users think ISUSPM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
55 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
48 users suspect danger.
25 users think ISUSPM.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
18 users don't grade ISUSPM.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving ISUSPM issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ISUSPM. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the ISUSPM.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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WiiGame2000 (further information)
Gerrit
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MaDhAtT3R
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Summary: Average user rating of ISUSPM.exe: based on 151 votes with 9 user comments. 21 users think ISUSPM.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 55 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 48 users suspect danger. 25 users think ISUSPM.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 18 users don't grade ISUSPM.exe ("not sure about it").