| Process
File: |
autoupdate.exe |
| Process
Name: |
AT&T AutoUpdater |
| Description: |
autoupdate.exe is a product of AT&T and is used for downloading software updates for their drivers.This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
note: autoupdate.exe is also an advertising program by Apropos Media. This process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. Please see additional details regarding this process.
Note: autoupdate.exe is also a process belonging to the Download.Ject.C trojan and the trojan.mitglieder.c trojan. These trojans download additional viruses onto your computer as well as allowing attackers access to your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. Please see additional details regarding this process |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
AT&T |
| Part
of: |
AT&T Communications |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
No |
| Application: |
No |
| Background
Process: |
Yes |
| Uses
Network: |
No |
| Uses
Internet: |
Yes |
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