What is wupv.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify wupv.exe as malware—for instance TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_GEN.R061C0ODP18 or TROJ_GEN.R002C0PJM18, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Miner.cz or not-a-virus:HEUR:RiskTool.Win32.BitMiner.gen.

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

wupv.exe descriptions

Wupv.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The wupv.exe file is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files (typically C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalTempwup or C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalTempwupwupv).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (41% of all occurrences), 4,234,240 bytes, 12,108,800 bytes or 8,643,584 bytes.;The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The program has no visible window. The wupv.exe file is not a Windows core file.;Wupv.exe is able to manipulate other programs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 90% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.