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

What is msus.exe file ?


Most antivirus programs identify msus.exe as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with msus.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.


msus.exe descriptions


Msus.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The msus.exe file is located in a subfolder of C:Windows (e.g. C:WindowsSysWOW64).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 15,872 bytes (85% of all occurrences) or 20,480 bytes.;The process is a service (MakesoftUpdaterService) running invisible in the background.;There is no description of the program. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.;msus.exe appears to be a compressed file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 74% dangerous.