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
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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?
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?