safe file

wuauclt1.exe

Windows Update AutoUpdate Client

wuauclt1.exe. What is it?

The wuauclt1.exe is a Windows Update AutoUpdate Client.

This file is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Wuauclt1.exe is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It’s a system and hidden file. Wuauclt1.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% sub-folder and its usual size is 165,888 bytes.

Recommendation

The wuauclt1.exe process is safe and disabling it can be dangerous, because programs on your computer need it to work correctly.

Actions

Security risk: Free spyware & virus scanRegistry 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 CorporationProcess: Windows Update AutoUpdate ClientPart Of: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemCommon path(s): subfolder in %SYSTEM%
%SYSTEM%
subfolder in %WINDOWS%Keywords(s): systemFilesize(s): 165,888 bytes, 174,040 bytes