NetfxUpdate Application is the name of the netfxupdate.exe file. This software belongs to the Microsoft Application specifically the Microsoft .Net framework. This file is considered a part of the Windows Service Pack Files which deals with the latest programs to improve the Windows XP Operating System. And this program literally connects to the Internet and requests the designated files to be downloaded for the improvement of the Operating System. This file is a trusted file of the Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS).The file can be usually found in the C:\Windows and has the known file size of 106,496 bytes in the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). But the sizes may vary in different versions of Operating Systems made by Microsoft and these Operating systems are Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. The user may still remove the file by removing the entire program using the Add/Remove Utility in the Control Panel of Microsoft Windows Operating System.
How can I stop netfxupdate.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. netfxupdate.exe. is used by .Netframework, If you shut down netfxupdate.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop netfxupdate.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is .Netframework, 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 .Netframework, 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 netfxupdate.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 netfxupdate.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if netfxupdate.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 netfxupdate.exe, belongs to, in this case .Netframework