wupdater.exe

Got this file on my xp and everytime i turn on the pc it runs automatically, now the problem is it keeps accessing windows web site continuously as i use my office pc. i've tried deleting the said file but it doesn't work as it is currently on. Please advice me for other ways i can delete such annoying file. 'Am new with PCs and softwares, please forive me.

 

open windows task manager by pressing Ctrl/Alt/Delete simultaneously. Then click on the processes tab, search for 'wupdater' right click on it and end process. Now you can delete the file as it will no longer be in use.

 

If you have wupdater.exe then you have problems. It is a trojan that can steal your personal info and passwords.

http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/wupdater/

I would try the usual Spyware/Trojan removers like Spybot Search and Destroy to get rid of it
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

The real Windows autoupdate client is wuauclt.exe
http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/wuauclt.exe.html

 

This piece of malware is gonna come right back on when you reboot your PC ! -- It is usually picked up on web sites like Kazaa, WinMx, Emule and the likes !


Those here are REMOVERS -- they will not prevent you from getting it again !

Here's the cream of the crop :-

Spybot S&D at:- http://www.safer-networking.org/?page=download

Ad-aware SE at:- http://www.lavasoft.de/

Aluria Spyware Eliminator at:- http://www.aluriasoftware.com/homeproducts/spyware/

SpySweeper at:- http://www.webroot.com/land/land-spysweeper6_6.php?rc=325

Those 4 programs should take care of any trojans/virus/bots/malware -- HOWEVER should you be infected by one that is very NEW -- You should visit the specialists at :-

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=227

Where AFTER you have used the above programs and had no results -- you will be helped. Follow the rules on that site and be patient , me and others there are sometimes overloaded
_X_X_X_X_X_[small]Do It Right , and you will be a Happy Camper ![/small]

 

i've already done your advices just recently and done some downloads. Thanks for your advice guys. hope your always there to help out when im in trouble. thanks once again. Hope to share something soon in return.