September 7, 2012

What is wuauclt.exe


Windows Update AutoUpdate Client. This is a background process which checks with the Microsoft website for updates to the operating system. It shows up on the Task Manager's processes list when it is waiting for a response, such as to confirm permission to download an update. 

Note: The wuauclt.exe file is located in the folder C:WindowsSystem32. In other cases, wuauclt.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm!


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