What is auepuf.exe and how to fix auepuf.exe ?

What is auepuf.exe file ?


In some case auepuf.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AUEPUF.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with auepuf.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


auepuf.exe descriptions


AUEPUF.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. AUEPUF.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—primarily C:Program FilesAMDPerformance Profile Client.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 159,232 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 11,264 bytes or 156,672 bytes.;The program has no visible window. The AUEPUF.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel.;Therefore the technical security rating is 29% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;The software publisher AMD provides direct support (support.amd.com). You could uninstall the software Branding64 or support.amd.com using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).