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What is JagexLauncher.exe?

JagexLauncher.exe is an executable file associated with the Jagex Launcher software. This software is developed by Jagex, a British video game developer and publisher known for creating the popular MMORPG, RuneScape. The file is typically located in the directory: C:\Users\USERNAME\jagexcache\jagexlauncher\bin.

The Jagex Launcher is primarily used to launch and manage Jagex games, including OldSchool RuneScape. It provides a convenient way for players to access and play the game without needing to go through a web browser. The launcher also automatically updates the game, ensuring players always have the latest version.

If you are a player of OldSchool RuneScape or any other Jagex games, the JagexLauncher.exe is necessary for the game to run properly. It is a crucial component of the game software and removing it would prevent the game from launching.

If you do not play any Jagex games or have stopped playing, you may choose to remove it to free up disk space. If you suspect the file to be a virus or malware (due to unusual system behavior or alerts from your antivirus software), it would be advisable to remove it and perform a system scan. Always ensure to download game files from official sources to avoid malicious software.

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JagexLauncher.exe file information

The process known as Jagex Launcher or OldSchool RuneScape Launcher (version 1.2.5) belongs to software Jagex Launcher or OldSchool RuneScape Launcher by .

Description: JagexLauncher.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file JagexLauncher.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (mostly C:\Users\USERNAME\jagexcache\jagexlauncher\bin\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 14,336 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 13,179,660 bytes. file.net/process/jagexlauncher.exe.html 
The application has no file description. It is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel. Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with JagexLauncher.exe, you can remove the entire program RuneScape Launcher or OldSchool RuneScape Launcher using Windows Control Panel.

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If JagexLauncher.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 52% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 9,592,752 bytes. The file is digitally signed. The file is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. The program has no visible window. JagexLauncher.exe is able to manipulate other programs, connect to the Internet, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with JagexLauncher.exe, you can remove the entire program Jagex Launcher using Windows Control Panel.

If JagexLauncher.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 13,179,660 bytes. The file is digitally signed. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows core file.

Uninstalling this variant: If you have any problems with JagexLauncher.exe, you can remove the entire program Jagex Launcher using Windows Control Panel.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as JagexLauncher.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the JagexLauncher.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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User Comments

thank you I'll try to see if any of these methods work to be able to play RuneScape again in the legacy client
  eldragon_r  

Summary: Average user rating of JagexLauncher.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks JagexLauncher.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.


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Best practices for resolving JagexLauncher issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with JagexLauncher. 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 JagexLauncher.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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