The file au_.exe appears to be associated with a number of processes such as Yahoo! Toolbar Setup and oberontb Module. These processes are installed with software for Yahoo! and GamesBar. As for the file’s main function, there is very little information about this that can be found. The file does appear to be an installer and uninstaller of certain applications. Usually, the file gets discovered by the user after uninstalling certain applications or programs from their computers. On occasion, the file was also discovered by the user after installing updates on their software. Generally, the file is installed in C:\Documents and Settings. File sizes vary, but normally file size ranges from 75,524 bytes to 325,776 bytes. No other information can be found regarding the file. However, it is mostly considered as a safe file because it has not been linked to any type of virus. It has also not been detected by users’ AV programs as a malicious file or software.
How can I stop au_.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. au_.exe. is used by Yahoo! Toolbar Setup/oberontb Module, If you shut down au_.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop au_.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Yahoo! Toolbar Setup/oberontb 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.
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 Yahoo! Toolbar Setup/oberontb 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 au_.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 au_.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if au_.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 au_.exe, belongs to, in this case Yahoo! Toolbar Setup/oberontb Module