What is winupd.exe file ?

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

winupd.exe descriptions

Winupd.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Winupd.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder —usually C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataRoamingSecAdobe.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 392,872 bytes (55% of all occurrences), 377,344 bytes, 363,520 bytes, 373,248 bytes or 388,608 bytes.;Winupd.exe is not a Windows core file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run).;The software has no file description. The program is not visible.;Winupd.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If problems with Mozilla Corporation occur, you can also do the following;ask the software vendor, www.mozilla.com, for advice;uninstall it software via Windows Control Panel/ Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)