memcached.exe is an executable file associated with the software Memcached Server, originally developed by Danga Interactive. This software is a high-performance, distributed memory object caching system, generic in nature, but intended for use in speeding up dynamic web applications by alleviating database load.
Memcached Server is beneficial for websites and applications that need to handle large amounts of data and traffic. It helps to speed up websites by caching data and objects in RAM to reduce the number of times an external data source (such as a database or API) must be read. This significantly improves performance and speed.
Memcached Server is needed when a website or application has to deal with heavy traffic and large amounts of data. It helps to reduce the load on the server and the database, making the website or application run more smoothly and quickly. It's particularly useful for dynamic websites and applications.
While Memcached Server is beneficial for high-traffic websites and applications, it may not be necessary for smaller, less complex sites. If not properly secured, it can be exploited by hackers to perform Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. If you're not using it, or if you're unable to secure it properly, it's recommended to remove it to reduce potential security risks.
Note: The default installation directory for memcached.exe is C:\memcache, but it can be installed in any directory.
Description: Memcached.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Memcached.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\"—mostly C:\Laragon\bin\memcached\memcached-1.4.5\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 705,581 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 370,730 bytes.
Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you run into problems with memcached.exe, you can do the following: 1) uninstall Laragon or Journyx from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program 2) ask Customer Support [1][2] to assist you 3) verify that you have installed the latest version [1][2].
If memcached.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 57% dangerous. The file size is 507,640 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 86,016 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file.
If memcached.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 60% dangerous. The file size is 86,016 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as memcached.exe. Therefore, you should check the memcached.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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Best practices for resolving memcached issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with memcached. 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 memcached.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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