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wuauserv.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is wuauserv.dll

Known as Windows Update AutoUpdate Service, or WAUS, as its service name, the process called wuauserv.dll, which is a type of a dynamic link library or DLL, is a part of the software product labeled as Microsoft Windows Operating System, which is a popular program series developed by Microsoft Corporation. WAUS or Windows Automatic Update Service, or technically wuauserv.dll, is a file process that is designed to keep the Microsoft Windows Operating System computer up-to-date with the latest updates, which are necessary to consider for the improvement of the entire computer and security of data stored in the PC or laptop. As a Windows file, wuauserv.dll works with all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, or Windows operating system or OS, such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows NT. Whichever Windows OS is used, wuauserv.dll is recommended to keep stored and remain running in the background, and must not be terminated unless it is causing problems or errors that affect its system performance.

How can I stop wuauserv.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wuauserv.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down wuauserv.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wuauserv.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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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 Microsoft Windows, 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 wuauserv.dll 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 wuauserv.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if wuauserv.dll. 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 wuauserv.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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