wuauclt.exe

Windows Update Automatic Updates

wuauclt.exe. What is it?

wuauclt.exe is the AutoUpdate Client of Windows Update and is used to check for available updates (for various versions of the MS Windows platform) from Microsoft Update. The wuauclt.exe file is included in the Task Manager's list of active processes when it is waiting for a response or an action to be performed by the user.

Aside from updating a user's MS Windows-based system, the wuauclt.exe file also looks for MS Windows-based software and hardware updates. These updates can help avoid stability issues and even security risks or system vulnerabilities.

The Automatic update feature embedded on MS Windows can be manually turned on or off and can also be scheduled by the user. You can go to Control Panel, open Automatic Updates, and customize Windows Update.

Note: Some malware camouflage themselves as wuauclt.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the wuauclt.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. Be careful and make sure that wuauclt.exe is not malware.

Recommendation

wuauclt.exe should not be disabled, it is required for essential applications to work properly.

Checks

Malware risk: Scan your PC for viruses and Trojans
Some viruses infect computers while disguised in the form of legitimate files, like poqexec.exe. Run an antivirus scan to ensure your PC is clean and safe. Registry Errors: Free scan (run Registry Cleaner)Uninstallation: N/A Uninstall (run Unistall Manager)Disk & Memory Usage: N/A Free scan (run Task Manager)

Details

Author: Microsoft CorporationPart Of: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemCommon path(s): %system%\System32\wuauclt.exe
%SYSTEM%
subfolder %WINDOWS%
subfolder %SYSTEM%File Size: 124,184 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 53,080 bytes, 111,104 bytes, 113,944 bytes, 53,448 bytes, 124,376 bytes, 139,776 bytes