Process: wuauclt.exe (Windows Update)
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wuauclt.exe - General Information
Name:
wuauclt.exe (Windows Update)
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Product:
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Default location:
%windir%\system32\wuauclt.exe
wuauclt.exe - Description and Recommendation
Wuauclt.exe is the AutoUpdate Client of Windows Update and is used to check for available updates (for the various versions of the MS Windows platform) from Microsoft Update. The wuauclt.exe file is included in the Task Manager’s list of active processes when it is waiting for a response or an action to be performed by the user.
wuauclt.exe - Uninstall Techniques