UpdateTask.exe

Unknown application

UpdateTask.exe. What is it?

It’s not absolutely clear which product this file is part of and who is its author. Sometimes files like this can be dangerous. Make sure UpdateTask.exe is a safe file by scanning your computer for viruses.

UpdateTask.exe is usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES% sub-folder and its usual size is 82,824 bytes.

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Details

Common path(s): subfolder in %PROGRAM_FILES%Filesize(s): 82,824 bytes

Checks

Malware risk: Scan your PC for viruses and Trojans
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User opinions

UpdateTask.exe has the following rating: 3.5

based on 9 user opinions.

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by Brad on Feb 23, 2013 at 05:35 PM

This is part of an installation to the application FLV Player. It checks to see if the Flash video player is up to date. It should also be in Task Scheduler.

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by helinux on Mar 1, 2012 at 05:56 PM

exatamente isso...é uma atualização do ask!!!!fica consumindo memória e sempre ali trabalhando!!!!é só desativar no firewall,,,firewall externo para quem usa

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by Steve on Oct 12, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Yeah, this toolbar got installed on my domain controller (don't ask me how), then it started locking-out the account that was used to install it EVERY HOUR. Took me a couple weeks to figure out why this account kept getting locked. UGH!!!

by Taba on Sep 22, 2010 at 08:53 AM

This is a malware (WORM) and is produced by the Ask.com Company

by Bob on Mar 14, 2010 at 08:58 AM

Jenny is correct - the ASK toolbar uses updatetask.exe which calls the internet (hence zone alarm prompt)

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by Jenny on Mar 11, 2010 at 09:48 PM

Ask.com toolbar. Annoying adware.

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by Fate on Oct 25, 2009 at 11:15 PM

google and click second entry. quick summary of sorts: to do with the ask.com toolbar =) if you've installed it-fine. uninstalled--not so much. never---uh...

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by johan on Sep 26, 2009 at 02:22 PM

im using an intrnet connetion by celcom 3g malaysia but stil dont know how to improve my internet connettion.

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by HUA Computer on Sep 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM

What is Update Task.exe

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