The autoupdatewin33.exe file is the process called Auto Update Win Module that belongs to the application Auto Update Win Module that is created by an unknown developer. The location of this process file is in the folder C:\Windows. The size of the file is 32,768 bytes on Windows 7 or Windows XP operating system. There is no visible window for this program. The autoupdatewin33.exe file is found in the Windows folder but it is not a core file for Windows. It is not a system file for Windows. The program sends or listens for data through open ports to the Internet or LAN. Most reports from antivirus programs have identified autoupdatewin33.exe as a malware. The file has no digital signature. Automatic startup locations for the process include running processes.
How can I stop autoupdatewin33.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. autoupdatewin33.exe. is used by Auto Update Win Module, If you shut down autoupdatewin33.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop autoupdatewin33.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Auto Update Win Module, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Auto Update Win Module, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is autoupdatewin33.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if autoupdatewin33.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if autoupdatewin33.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that autoupdatewin33.exe, belongs to, in this case Auto Update Win Module