ptc_d.exe is an executable file associated with the PTC Licensing Daemon, also known as PTC L-03 licensing daemon. This file is a part of the FLEXnet Admin License Server, specifically the PTC License Server Release Wildfire, developed by PTC. The typical location of this file is in the directory: C:\Program Files\PTC\FLEXnet Admin License Server\x86e_win64\obj.
The associated software, PTC Licensing Daemon, is used for managing and administering licenses for PTC software products. It is a part of the FLEXnet Admin License Server, a comprehensive solution for software license management. This software is essential for businesses and organizations that use PTC software products, as it helps to ensure that the software is properly licensed and compliant with the terms of the software license agreement.
The ptc_d.exe file is needed for the proper functioning of the PTC Licensing Daemon and the FLEXnet Admin License Server. Without this file, the software may not be able to manage and administer licenses for PTC software products effectively. It is generally recommended to keep this file unless it is causing problems.
Like any executable file, ptc_d.exe could potentially be a target for malware or virus that disguise themselves as the executable. If the file is located outside of the typical directory or if your system is showing signs of unusual behavior, it might be necessary to remove or scan the file for potential threats. Always ensure to have a reliable antivirus software installed on your system to detect and deal with such threats.
Description: Ptc_d.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Ptc_d.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—e.g. C:\Program Files\PTC\FLEXnet Admin License Server\x86e_win64\obj\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,262,200 bytes (20% of all occurrences), 2,163,712 bytes, 2,039,296 bytes, 2,739,712 bytes or 2,828,288 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.
Ptc_d.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall the program FLEXnet Admin or PTC FLEXnet Admin License Server Release, update it, or ask Customer Support for help. Go to www.ptc.com/products to update it, go to www.ptc.com/support for support, or go to FLEXnet Admin or PTC FLEXnet Admin License Server Release in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as ptc_d.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the ptc_d.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
Part of a cad package for engineering users Mike Windsor
This program is related to the FlexLM licensing for CAD package, ProEngineer. It is essential for the running of the ProE license server. Edward Carman (further information)
I got this process running after installing Pro Engineer Wildfire 3.0 downloaded from a torent file. PTC is the creator of the ProE software. Installation was not successful and I un-installed it. This process cannot be killed in Win Task Manager (it re-appears immediately).
Part of the CPUID program package Paul
PTC is the Pro/Engineer company. It has something to do with their Licensing package.
This is a license system by LMTOOLS for pro ENGINEER Craig Milton (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of ptc_d.exe:
based on 5 votes with 6 user comments.
5 users think ptc_d.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving ptc_d issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with ptc_d. 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 ptc_d.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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User Comments
Mike Windsor
Edward Carman (further information)
Paul
Craig Milton (further information)
Summary: Average user rating of ptc_d.exe: based on 5 votes with 6 user comments. 5 users think ptc_d.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user is not sure about it.