What is wusa32.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify wusa32.exe as malware—for instance Microsoft identifies it as TrojanProxy:Win32/Frentyks.A, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.2.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with wusa32.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.

wusa32.exe descriptions

Wusa32.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Wusa32.exe is located in the C:WindowsSystem32 folder.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 1,199,104 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 1,181,184 bytes.;The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Wusa32.exe is a file with no information about its developer. Wusa32.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible.;Wusa32.exe is able to monitor applications and connect to the Internet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 96% dangerous.