What is autoupdate.exe file ?

In some case autoupdate.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the AutoUpdate.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 autoupdate.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.

autoupdate.exe descriptions

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)”—generally C:Program Files (x86)IObitSmart Defrag or C:Program Files (x86)Wave Systems CorpServices ManagerSecure Update.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 192,512 bytes (9% of all occurrences), 78,808 bytes and 35 more variants.;AutoUpdate.exe is not a Windows system file. It is digitally signed. The AutoUpdate.exe file is a Verisign signed file.;AutoUpdate.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs and connect to the Internet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you have any problems with AutoUpdate.exe, you may also do the following;search the support area on the Iobit website;verify that you have installed the latest version;uninstall Smart Defrag 6 or Dependency Package from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program