wuapp.exe
What is wuapp.exe?
Microsoft Windows update application file.
Is wuapp.exe safe?
This wuapp.exe file is safe and should not be considered threat to your computer.
Overall threat: No
Spyware: No
Trojan: No
Virus: No
How do I prevent wuapp.exe from loading?
The wuapp.exe process is part of Microsoft Windows and should not be deleted or prevented from loading each time Windows loads. Doing so could cause errors or Windows to stop working.
Questions related to wuapp.exe
If you've recently been getting errors with wuapp.exe it's recommend you unisntall or re-install any programs recently that may have generated this error. If this does not resolve your issue or you have not installed any program recently try recovering Windows back to a earlier copy.
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Where can I download wuapp.exe?
Because the wuapp.exe file is a Windows Operating System file it is not recommend you download this file from any website. If this file is missing, it is likely other Windows related files are also missing, we suggest re-installing Windows to make sure your issue is correctly resolved.
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Related dictionary definitions
Application
Application file
Microsoft
Microsoft Windows Update
Update
Windows
Windows update
Other services
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