What is liveupdate.exe file ?

The genuine LiveUpdate.exe file is a software component of IObit LiveUpdate by IObit Pty, Ltd..;The name “LiveUpdate.exe” is used by various companies, usually for software to check with the publisher’s server to apply updates. It tends to install in a subpath of “C:Program Files” ending with “%PublisherName%LiveUpdate”. Sometimes this indicates a “white label” software product sold for rebranded use by other publishers. AceGain sold such a product about ten years ago but mainly for game publishers. No current “white label” source was found. ASUS, a laptop manufacturer, uses the name for its software to locate and install driver, BIOS, and network card updates. Iobit Pty Ltd., founded in 2004 in Shanghai, China, offers multiple software products advertised for system maintenance and security but which are widely suspected of co-installing malware and PUPs and may be high-risk to install or use. Their “LiveUpdate.exe” tends to remain running as a service when all other IObit software is removed, you need to delete the “Liveupdate” folder.;In some case liveupdate.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the LiveUpdate.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 liveupdate.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.

liveupdate.exe descriptions

The name “LiveUpdate.exe” is used by various companies, usually for software to check with the publisher’s server to apply updates. It tends to install in a subpath of “C:Program Files” ending with “%PublisherName%LiveUpdate”. Sometimes this indicates a “white label” software product sold for rebranded use by other publishers. AceGain sold such a product about ten years ago but mainly for game publishers. No current “white label” source was found. ASUS, a laptop manufacturer, uses the name for its software to locate and install driver, BIOS, and network card updates. Iobit Pty Ltd., founded in 2004 in Shanghai, China, offers multiple software products advertised for system maintenance and security but which are widely suspected of co-installing malware and PUPs and may be high-risk to install or use. Their “LiveUpdate.exe” tends to remain running as a service when all other IObit software is removed, you need to delete the “Liveupdate” folder.;The.exe extension on a filename indicates an exe cutable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the LiveUpdate.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.