what is "wuauclt.exe"?

[shyamno]

what is ?

Can any one tell me what is this process related to "wuauclt.exe".In the task manager it is there any consumes a much memory.

Made the title more descriptive
-tuxfan

 

[plsoft]

Re: what is ?

wuauclt.exe - This is used by the automatic update tool in Windows ME to check the Windows Update site every so often to see if any updates need to be installed.
In other cases, wuauclt.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm! So i suggest u scan yur system properly with all the anti-virus,spyware, etc. u have.

 

[shyamno]

Re: what is ?

I am using Win XP SP2.Does it have any relation with this OS.

 

[dIgItaL_BrAt]

Re: what is ?

It manages automatic updates on XP too,so nothing to worry about.

 

[nach p]

Re: what is ?

u can use "Process Explorer NT" to get detailed info abt every task running.
link to download this soft is as follows
*www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html

No need to install and nearly 3mb sace required.