Auto update windows exe

AutoUpdate.exe file information

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Description: AutoUpdate.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. AutoUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of «C:\Program Files (x86)»—usually C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Smart Defrag\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\8.2.0\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,268,432 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 2,516,968 bytes and 65 more variants.  

AutoUpdate.exe is not a Windows core file. It is digitally signed. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time. The file is a Verisign signed file.
AutoUpdate.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and connect to the Internet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 14% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall the software Driver Booster 8 or Driver Booster 7 using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).

Recommended: Identify AutoUpdate.exe related errors

• If AutoUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 70,981 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 339,968 bytes, 82,680 bytes, 1,043,968 bytes or 2,285,592 bytes.
  The AutoUpdate.exe file is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the author of the file.
  AutoUpdate.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.

  Uninstalling this variant:
  You can do the following:
    1) uninstall the software Codec Decoder Pack using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program)
    2) look for help on the www.codec-decoder.com website.

• If AutoUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 80% dangerous. The file size is 417,280 bytes.
  The file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. The software starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: TaskScheduler, MACHINE\Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, Run).
  The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file.
  AutoUpdate.exe is able to monitor applications.
  AutoUpdate.exe appears to be a compressed file.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• «ATTRedUpdate» can run at start up. Additional item added to start-ups after AT&T took over the now bankrupt Excite@home high-speed internet service. Included for automatically downloading and installing updates. Leave it unless you plan to regularly run it to check for updates
• «AutoUpdater» definitely not required. PeopleonPage foistware

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AutoUpdate.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the AutoUpdate.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer’s security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

Best practices for resolving AutoUpdate issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with AutoUpdate. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows’ 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or, for Windows 8 and later versions, executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To help you analyze the AutoUpdate.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. BMalwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

Other processes

mmc.exe yourphoneserver.exe amoumain.exe AutoUpdate.exe skypebackgroundhost.exe [email protected] safe_url.dll esrv.exe modemlistener.exe client.exe kbdclass.sys [all]

Стандартный установщик setup.exe в дистрибутивах Windows может использоваться для интерактивной установки операционной системы или обновлению версии ОС на компьютере. Кроме интерактивного режима, setup.exe поддерживает большое количество параметров командной строки, которые будут полезны системным администраторам. С помощью параметров
setup.exe
можно автоматизировать обновление билда (версии) Windows 10/11 на компьютерах пользователей с помощью SCCM, MDT или других средств автоматизации.

В этой статье мы покажем, как получить установочный ISO образ с последним билдом Windows 11 (в нашем примере это 24H2), с помощью параметров командной строки setup.exe выполнить проверку совместимости компьютера с новой версией Windows и выполнить обновление билда (in-place upgrade) в фоновом режиме.

Параметры командной строки установщика Windows (setup.exe)

При обычном запуске программы установки Windows (
setup.exe
) из установочного ISO запускается графический мастер установки/обновления. Однако у программы setup.exe есть большое количество параметров командной строки, позволяющих управлять процессом обновления версии ОС (вплоть до полностью автоматического обновления в фоновом режиме).

Общий синтаксис и доступные параметры утилиты Setup.exe перечислены ниже:

/1394Debug:<channel>
[BaudRate:<baudrate>]
/AddBootMgrLast
/Auto {Clean | DataOnly | Upgrade}
/BitLocker {AlwaysSuspend | TryKeepActive | ForceKeepActive}
/BusParams:<bus.device.function>
/CompactOS {Enable / Disable}
/Compat {IgnoreWarning / ScanOnly}
/CopyLogs<location>


/Debug:<port> [BaudRate:<baudrate>]
/DiagnosticPrompt {enable | disable}
/DynamicUpdate {enable | disable}
/EMSPort: {COM1 | COM2 | off} [/emsbaudrate:<baudrate>]
/InstallDrivers<location>
/InstallFrom<path>
/InstallLangPacks<location>
/m:<folder_name>
/MigNEO Disable
/MigrateDrivers {all | none}
/NetDebug:hostip=<w.x.y.z>,port=<n>,key= <q.r.s.t>[,nodhcp][,busparams=n.o.p]
/NoReboot
/PKey<product key>
/Priority Normal
/PostOOBE<location> [\setupcomplete.cmd]
/PostRollback<location> [\setuprollback.cmd] [/postrollbackcontext {system / user}]
/Quiet
/ReflectDrivers<location>
/ResizeRecoveryPartition {Enable / Disable}
/ShowOOBE {full / none}
/Telemetry {Enable / Disable}
/TempDrive <drive_letter>
/Unattend:<answer_file>
/Uninstall {enable / disable}
/USBDebug:<hostname>
/WDSDiscover
/WDSServer:<servername>


Список доступных параметров установки можно вывести так:

setup.exe /?

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Подробную информацию об всех опциях setup.exe и возможных значениях можно получить на странице документации: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/windows-setup-command-line-options?view=windows-11

Генерация актуального установочного ISO образа Windows 11

Чтобы выполнить обновление, вам нужно получить установочный ISO образ с последней версией Windows (на данный момент это Windows 11 24H2).

Вы можете сгенерировать установочный ISO образ с помощью официальной утилиты Media Creation Tool или скачать актуальный Windows 11 multi-edition x64 ISO со страницы загрузки Microsoft (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11)

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Смонтируйте полученный ISO образ в Windows и распакуйте содержимое образа на файловый сервер.

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Проверка совместимости системы с новым билдом Windows 11

Прежде чем приступать к обновлению ОС, нужно проверить, совместим ли компьютер с новым билдом Windows 11, который находится в установочном образе. Откройте командную строку, перейдите в каталог с образом и выполните:

cd c:\Iso\W1124h2


start /wait SETUP.EXE /Auto Upgrade /NoReboot /DynamicUpdate Disable /Compat ScanOnly

Здесь используются такие параметры setup.exe:

• /Auto Upgrade – автоматический режим обновления;
• /NoReboot – запретить перезагрузку компьютера;
• /DynamicUpdate Disable —не нужно загружать последние обновления через Windows Update;
• /Compat ScanOnly – выполнить только проверку совместимости, без выполнения обновления.

В данном случае мастер обновления вернул, что обновление невозможно, т.к. компьютер не совместим с требованиями из-за недостаточного размер системного диска.

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Можно скрыть графическое окно мастера обновления Windows 11 Setup и вернуть от setup.exe только результат проверки, добавив параметр Quiet .

start /wait setup.exe /Auto Upgrade /Quiet /NoReboot /DynamicUpdate Disable /Compat ScanOnly

После выполнения этой команды, выведите содержимое переменной:

echo %errorlevel%

Здесь будет указан статус проверки на совместимость с новым билдом.

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В нашем случае команда вернула значение
-1047526912
. Что означает это значение? (в скобках указан шестнадцатеричный код ошибки, его можно получить в калькуляторе преобразовав DEC в HEX значение)

• -1047526896 (0xC1900210)
  – ошибок совместимости не найдено
• -1047526912 (0xC1900200)
  – компьютер не совместим с минимальными системными требованиями Windows 11 (см. как выполнить обновление Windows 11 на неподдерживаемом железе)
• -1047526904 (0xC1900208)
  – несовместимое окружение (hard block)
• -1047526898 (0xC190020E)
  – недостаточно свободного места на диске
• -1047526908 (0xC1900204)
  – неверная редакция или архитектура образа

При наличии SCCM вы можете централизованно собрать значения статуса
errorlevel
с компьютеров пользователей простым пакетом с командой

setup.exe /Compat ScanOnly ….

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Автоматическое обновления билда Windows 11 из командной строки

Если вы не выявили проблем совместимости, которые мешают обновлению билда Windows, можете запустить автоматическое обновление версии ОС на компьютере с помощью простого скрипта. Создайте в сетевой папке с распакованным образом Windows 11 bat файл run_win_upgrade.bat со следующим кодом:

start /wait .\W1124h2\setup.exe /auto upgrade /DynamicUpdate disable /showoobe None /Telemetry Disable /Copylogs %SystemDrive%\temp /EULA Accept /compat IgnoreWarning /NoReboot

Мы использовали такие параметры обновления:

• /Auto:Upgrade сохранить все установленные приложения и данные пользователей.
• /ShowOOBENone – пропустить экран первоначальной настройки (OOBE)после обновления Windows
• Можно добавить параметр /migratedrivers all. Используется для принудительного переноса всех драйверов. Если параметр не задан, установщик сам принимает решения по каждому драйверу индивидуально.
• /Copylogs %SystemDrive%\temp – поместить логи обновления в указанный каталог
• /Telemetry Disable – отключить запись и отправку отчетов телеметрии при установке
• /EULA Accept – принять лицензионное соглашение
• /Unattend:unattend.xml – позволяет задать файл ответа для установки (не используется в нашем примере)
• /Quiet – выполнить обновление в фоновом режиме. Все графические окна Windows Setup не будут отображаться пользователю (автоматическая установка обновления).
• /Priority low|normal – увеличить или уменьшить приоритет процесса Windows Setup
• /CompactOS enable|disable – включить или отключить сжатие файлов с помощью функции Compact OS (позволяет сэкономить место на диске)
• /BitLocker AlwaysSuspend — приостановить шифрование BitLocker при обновлении
• /Compat IgnoreWarning – игнорировать все сообщения о несовместимости, которые можно пропустить
• /NoReboot – не перезагружать компьютер автоматически после выполнения обновления.

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Начиная с Windows 10 1607 вы можете указывать параметры установки через файл Setupconfig.ini. Этот файл должен находится в каталоге с setup.exe и содержать примерно такой текст, аналогичный команде выше:

[SetupConfig]
NoRebootShowOobe=None
Telemetry=Disable
DynamicUpdate=Disable

Для запуска обновления Windows 11 с помощью файла параметров используется команда:

Setup.exe /ConfigFile setupconfig.ini

Today we are going to discuss everything regarding the amazing AutoUpdate.exe. It is a windows process but has some problems with it.

We will help you to know what this executable file is and how it acts in the operating system in different situations. 

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In this article, we have collected all the information which is not only useful but also helpful in various fields for you.

We will provide you the perfect assistance that you need to understand the  autoupdate.exe in detail. 

We will give you a real insight into this Windows process. It will also tell you how autoupdate.exe can become a threat to your operating system.

You will get to know the ways to rectify the problems. 

We will also help you in making sure you know the right ways to uninstall the AutoUpdate.exe safely.

This can resolve a large number of issues that can create malfunctions in simple processes. 

So, let’s get started with the good stuff, shall we?

Without taking more of your precious time we will head straight towards that best information.

It will give you the right understanding and brief overview of the AutoUpdate.exe for sure. You will know the perfect details of this process.

It will help you update major programs in the Windows operating system.

You will have a perfect understanding of what it is and how you can use it for gaining benefits while using your operating system. 

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Autoupdate is pretty much legit file process that Cisco Systems developed. It’s known as a Secure Update process and belongs to AutoUpdate App.

The autoupdate.exe is an executable file registered as a Trojan. Some executable files can be a source of threat for your computer like this one.

This file/Trojan lets attackers gain access to your computer from remote locations. They can steal passwords, personal data, and Internet banking.

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This can not only be fatal to the security of the data but can also damage the working of some programs in operating systems. 

So you need to remove this program as it poses a security threat to your computer and data. It can be a real danger if you have confidential and sensitive data in your system.

This is because you will be putting all of it in danger if you do not remove this program at the right time. 

These are non-system processes and originate while installation of the software. As the majority of applications store data on the hard disk, in the system’s registry.

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Hence it is plausible that the computer suffers fragmentation.

Or has accumulated invalid ingress that impacts the performance of the computer. It can result in bad performance of the computer while processing information.

It can also create bad sectors and worms in the hard disks to affect the processes and speed of operating systems. 

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In the Task Manager, CPU, disk, memory, or network usage can cause trojan.mitglieder.c process. To open up the Task Manager, press ctrl+shift+esc keys altogether.

Being an executable file in the hard drive, autoupdate.exe contains machine code. When you start this software, the commands in autoupdate.exe will execute on the computer.

Thus for this reason the file’s loaded in the RAM (main memory). There it runs as a process called to task or trojan.mitglieder.c process.

People may not know this but autoupdatre.exe is a dangerous process. It can cause serious damage and create issues so you must remove it.

If the process runs it may cause issues like if there are bugs then the risk of malware infection.

Use anti-malware software for scanning your computer. It will identify any unused services/process that needs to be safely removed.

AutoUpdate.exe File Information:

The location of autoupdate.exe is in the C folder:

• C:\Windows\System32 
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Iobit\Smart Defrag\ 
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Wave Systems Corp\Services Manager\Secure Update\ 

Though the file is not an essential component for the Windows OS. It will only cause a few problems for the system.

The known sizes of autoupdate.exe are 78,808 bytes, 192,512 bytes, and 35 other variants. These sizes are for Windows XP/7/8/10.

This file is digitally signed and not a part of the Windows system. It is a Verisign signed file, able to monitor various applications.

Record inputs of keyboard and mouse, control other programs, connects to the Internet.

Thus the technical security rating of autoupdate.exe is 21% dangerous. Yet you need to take a look at user’s reviews about this file.

Steps for Uninstalling the Autoupdate.exe:

If you face any problem with autoupdate.exe, then uninstall the variant.

Follow these easy steps to do so:

• on the Iobit site, look for the support area
• verify that the versions installed are the latest one
• uninstall Dependency Package or Smart Defrag using Control Panel from your computer

But if the autoupdate.exe file resides in a subfolder of the user’s profile then the rating is 55% dangerous.

In this case, the file size is 70,981 bytes, 339,968 bytes, or 1,043,968 bytes.

The app has no file description and is not a Windows core file nor is it a visible program.

If you face any issues with the autoupdate.exe file, then follow these steps:

• on the Codec-decoder website search for support area
• with the help of Control Panel applet uninstall the Codec Decoder Pack from the computer

If this file resides in the subfolder of the C file, the rating is 80% dangerous. Here the file size is 417,280 bytes.

There is no info about the developer of autoupdate.exe. The process will start with the Windows starting but is not a Windows system file.

Also, the file appears to be compressed.

Best Practices for Resolving AutoUpdate Issues:

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It can be hard to detect the presence of autoupdate.exe as malware in your system. But here are a few symptoms that you can keep an eye on.

If you encounter any such symptom then the computer is infected.

• your internet connection is unstable
• the browser keeps redirecting to unwanted websites
• the performance of your computer slows down
• there is a mob of pop-up ads on your browser
• you suffer repeated system screen freezing

Once you encounter these symptoms, follow a few steps to ensure the presence of infection.

• open Task Manager with ctrl+alt+delete keys
• go to the Process tab > right-click on autoupdate.exe > open the location

Now, if you see the file located outside C:\Program Files, you need to take immediate action.

The easiest method to keep your computer safe from the auto-update is to keep it clean.

You can simply run a scan to check for any malware, use cleanmgr, sfc/scannow for cleaning the hard drive.

Or can uninstall such programs that are not required anymore.

Then check for the autostart program with MSConfig and can enable Windows’ automatic update.

But don’t forget to execute periodic backups/set restore points.

Despite the following precautions to avoid any threat, sometimes the system faces issues. Such actual problems may cause serious damage to the system and data.

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Solution For Solving Immediate Problems:

If you ever encounter any such scenario, here is what to do. First, try to recall which last actions you performed on the computer.

Either you installed new software, downloaded updates, or any such activity. Then use the command resmon; it will identify the problem causing processes.

No matter how serious the problem is, your first approach should be to repair it. So rather than immediately reinstalling the Windows, go for repairing the installation.

If you have Windows 8 or a later version then use this command:

7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth  

The command will ensure the repair of the OS and won’t let any data losses.

It can be hard to analyze these types of processes so here are a few programs. These will prove to be a great help with analyzing autoupdate.exe.

Security Task Manager: it displays all the running Windows tasks. These tasks can be embedded in hidden processes like keyboard/browser monitoring.

Or can be the autostart entries. The unique rating points towards the process being Trojan, malware, or even spyware.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: it will detect any sleeping malware, adware, Trojan, spyware, trackers.

These can be from your hard drive and will remove them.

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 Wrapping It All Up!

Here you have all the information regarding the best and the most amazing solutions for solving problems caused by AutoUpdate.exe.

I am sure that you will love the information provided in this article. Every bit of information will be accurate to the complete extent of your heart.

Everything in here is highly understandable and organized.

It gives the user a clear edge on many things and let you find the right pieces of information accordingly.

We hope that after gaining all the information in this review you will have no doubts about the AutoUpdate.exe and all its related processes. 

But if there is still something which is left unclear then there is no need to worry about it at all. You can simply ask us all the things which you do not find easy to understand.

We will thoroughly research all the information and provide you the best solutions for your problems. 

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autoupdate-windows.exe

Overview

There are 2 versions of autoupdate-windows.exe in the wild, the latest version being 1.0.0.0. autoupdate-windows.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user’s account privileges. The average file size is about 5.63 MB. The programs Xvid Video Codec, Xvid 1.2.2 final uninstall and QuickTime have been observed as installing specific variations of autoupdate-windows.exe. During the process’s lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 25.01 MB.

What is autoupdate-windows.exe?

autoupdate-windows.exe for Xvid Video Codec is a program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

About autoupdate-windows.exe (from Xvid Team)

“Xvid is a video codec for PC, whereas codec is an abbreviation for [co]der/[dec]oder, hence describes a program to encode and decode digital video. The purpose of encoding video data is to reduce redu”

Programs installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Xvid Video Codec.)

Behaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of autoupdate-windows.exe, select a unique version for details.)

Windows firewall allowed program

Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections

• Firewall exception for ‘C:\Program Files\Xvid\autoupdate-windows.exe’

All file variations of autoupdate-windows.exe