update.exe is process associated with malicious software Adware.W32.RapidBlaster. Adware.W32.RapidBlaster drops other malware to computer and show advertising popups. Use antivirus software and Adware, spyware remover to protect computer against malicious software attacks.

update.exe

Adware.W32.RapidBlaster

Warning! Potential Security Hazard!

System process update.exe is reported as a virus, a trojan and a spyware!

There are 35 processes with name “update.exe”

update.exe – aa bbcc dde effgghh jj

update.exe – Adware.W32.BargainBuddy

update.exe – Adware.W32.RapidBlaster

update.exe – AntiVir Security Antivirus Updater

update.exe – ArcaBit Update Service

update.exe – ArcaBit Update Service

Update.exe – Automatic Windows Updater

Update.exe – Automatic Windows Updater

Update.exe – AV UpDate

update.exe – BrowseZilla

update.exe – Configuration Loader

update.exe – Digital Patrol Update 5

update.exe – Digital Patrol Update 5

update.exe – Downloader.W32.Gen

update.exe – Media Codec Update Service

update.exe – Media Codec Update Service

update.exe – Microsoft Update

update.exe – MicrosoftCorp

update.exe – MouseDrv

update.exe – MS UPDATER

update.exe – msupdate

update.exe – OrbitUpdate

update.exe – RealUpdate

update.exe – ScanRegistry

update.exe – Spyware Doctor Smart Update

update.exe – startkey

update.exe – System Update2

Update.exe – Update Service

update.exe – Windows Security Engine

Update.exe – Windows Update

update.exe – Windows Update Managere

update.exe – Windows Updater

update.exe – WinUpdater

Update.exe – {C0FB7D08-056E-1033-0501-03020730002c}

Update.exe – {C0FB7D08-056E-1033-0501-03020730002c}

process status • safe • malicious • unknown

Brief description of process update.exe

Process update.exe named “Adware.W32.RapidBlaster” is harmful executable application of Adware.W32.RapidBlaster software. Process update.exe is reported as a virus, spyware and trojan horse. This variant of update.exe is very harmful and should be removed from operating system as soon as possible.

update.exe

Additional information about update.exe

update.exe is process associated with malicious software Adware.W32.RapidBlaster. Adware.W32.RapidBlaster drops other malware to computer and show advertising popups. Use antivirus software and Adware, spyware remover to protect computer against malicious software attacks.

Reported as a virus

Yes, it is a virus!

Reported as a trojan horse

Yes, it is a trojan!

Reported as a spyware

Yes, it is a spyware!

Safe to end the process

Information isn't available

Safe to disable the process

Information isn't available

Safe to remove the process

Information isn't available

Developer

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