The liveupdt.exe process is an executable file for Windows, called as LiveUpdt MFC Application, and a part of ASUS Live Update, which is a program created by ASUSTeK Computer. The liveupdt.exe file is an essential component because it makes up the software ASUS Live Update functional. The program associated with the file is used to perform BIOS updates and provide found or collected information to the user, who can check updates of device drivers and applications that he or she may download. The ASUS Live Update software is designed to give automatic updates, but a user can schedule updates, whether daily, every other day, weekly, or monthly, depending on what he or she prefers. Deleting or stopping the liveupdt.exe file that processes the function to provide updates is going to disable the software. This file must be remain running in the background if the user still needs to have updates of applications for his or her PC.
How can I stop liveupdt.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. liveupdt.exe. is used by ASUS Live Update, If you shut down liveupdt.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop liveupdt.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is ASUS Live Update, 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 ASUS Live Update, 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 liveupdt.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 liveupdt.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if liveupdt.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 liveupdt.exe, belongs to, in this case ASUS Live Update