Programm Category:
Utilities and Operating System Software
What is cu.exe
The cu.exe process is an executable file that is implemented as the dispatcher of the Windows CleanUp! application. The content of the cu.exe process includes program logic code comprised of sequential lines of commands, resource directives and instructions for calling other program files, application-specific modules and modular system resources required by the Windows CleanUp! software to perform its intended functions as requested by the user. The Windows CleanUp! program is classified as a system maintenance tool with integrated functionalities that can allow users to conveniently delete temporary files and Web browser data from their Windows-based systems.
How can I stop cu.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cu.exe. is used by Windows CleanUp!, If you shut down cu.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cu.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Windows CleanUp!, 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 Windows CleanUp!, 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 cu.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 cu.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cu.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 cu.exe, belongs to, in this case Windows CleanUp!