wuauclt.exe
What is wuauclt.exe?
Microsoft Windows update process that should be located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Is wuauclt.exe safe?
This wuauclt.exe file is safe and should not be considered threat to your computer.
Overall threat: No
Spyware: No
Trojan: No
Virus: No
How do I prevent wuauclt.exe from loading?
If this program is loading each time your computer starts it could be in any number of locations Windows use to automatically load a program. Therefore we suggest downloading and running the free Startup Control Panel to quickly and correctly disable this program from automatically starting up. The wuauclt.exe process is part of Microsoft Windows and should not be deleted or prevented from loading each time Windows loads. Doing so could cause errors or Windows to stop working.
Questions related to wuauclt.exe
If you've recently been getting errors with wuauclt.exe it's recommend you unisntall or re-install any programs recently that may have generated this error. If this does not resolve your issue or you have not installed any program recently try recovering Windows back to a earlier copy.
It is ok to allow this program past your firewall if it's asking for permission and you trust the software vendor.
If this does not help try one of the other Computer Hope online help suggestions.
Where can I download wuauclt.exe?
Because the wuauclt.exe file is a Windows Operating System file it is not recommend you download this file from any website. If this file is missing, it is likely other Windows related files are also missing, we suggest re-installing Windows to make sure your issue is correctly resolved.
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