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wuaudt.exe

wuaudt.exe – Here is the scoop on Windows AutoUpdater as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is wuaudt.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of Windows AutoUpdater?

wuaudt.exe (Windows AutoUpdater) – Details

The process known as wuaudt.exe will check online to see if updates are available for your operating system. If they are, it will manage the download and installation of the updates. You should leave this process running in order to keep your computer up to date.

wuaudt.exe is flagged as a system process and does not appear to be a security risk. However, removing Windows AutoUpdater may adversely impact your system.

Our process monitor database currently registers wuaudt.exe to Microsoft.

This is part of Microsoft Windows.

WUAUDT.EXE – Disclaimer

Every attempt has been made to provide you with the correct information for wuaudt.exe or WINDOWS AUTOUPDATER. Many spyware / malware programs use filenames of usual, non-malware programs. If we have included information about wuaudt.exe that is inaccurate, we would greatly appreciate your help by leaving a comment with the correct information below and we’ll do our best to correct it.

You should verify the accuracy of information we provided about wuaudt.exe.

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  1. Timeracer says:

    It seems many people are having the same problem of wuadt.exe running on endlessly slowing their computers to a crawl. Has anyone found a fix for this? Does this just happen when xp laptops get some age on them?

  2. Alan says:

    I never installed intentionally this program and it seems to slow my computer, I have to go into processes to end process to make it stop and then things are OK. How do I get this annoying proram off my computer?

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