wuauclt.exe

The wuauclt.exe process belongs to Windows Update AutoUpdate Client, which is rsponsible for checking the Microsoft website for updates to the operating system and keeps your Windows system patched. It runs in the Task Manager's list and can be manually turned on or off, or be shecduled to run according to the user's settings. If there is updates available for Windows and ready to install, this process will appear as a tray icon to inform you. Therefore, it can keep your Windows system away from stability issues, security risks, system vulnerabilities and so on.

Recommendation:

The wuauclt.exe process is required for Windows Update AutoUpdate Client to work properly. It should not be disabled or removed. 

Users Opinions

Ra Wallace		yeah sure it's trustworthy, but stop the auto-updater. MS updates send out lots of goodies, but some of it is just crap plus the reboots always seem yo happen when your 90% done on a megaupload/rapidshare DL. don't block just set to manual update. 0 0 Report Abuse
whatever		It's trustworthy guys unless it's infected. If it's installing other things on your computer then that's not the real wuaulclt.exe. Stop confusing users please. 0 0 Report Abuse
Kim Garner		I am not able to finish downloads on windows update and hoped to get some answers from this. kgarner.seven@gmail.com 0 0 Report Abuse
painter		untrustworthy installs other things besides updates including unwanted programs and controls. a peice of crap won't even install many updates without failing then we have to spend time trying to correct your mess 0 0 Report Abuse
thierry		NO Y THENCS 0 0 Report Abuse
Felix		Process File: wuauclt.exe Process Name: AutoUpdate for WindowsME Description: Wuauclt.exe is a process managing automatic updates for Windows. This process continuously checks for the latest updates by going online. This process should not be removed if you want to get informed about new updates. 0 0 Report Abuse
Eddy		Windows update~needed 0 0 Report Abuse
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