Online Update Client is a process that is installed on the PC through the software for various modems. The software is licensed under Huawei Technologies. The file is installed in its default folder, saved as C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Zain Connect\ouc.exe. Product version 1, 0, 0, 0 runs as a 32-bit program, and is compatible with Windows 7 Ultimate. Its CPU utilization is about 0.00013990%. It also uses about 284 KB RAM. This file executes every time the PC boots. It has a startup identifier of “HW_OPENEYE_OUC_Zain Connect.” The file serves as an auto update service for the product’s firmware. Typically, auto update services can be disabled from running when the system loads; and may also be prevented from running in the background to free up CPU memory. Enable the file once in awhile so it can look for updates, because you may need these updates also to ensure that your modem is working in tiptop shape.
How can I stop ouc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ouc.exe. is used by Online Update Client, If you shut down ouc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ouc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Online Update Client, 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 Online Update Client, 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 ouc.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 ouc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ouc.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 ouc.exe, belongs to, in this case Online Update Client