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VersionsAdditional versions

7.6.7600.256 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(oobla).120602-1505) 44.43%
7.6.7600.256 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(oobla).120602-1459) 43.26%
7.6.7600.256 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(oobla).120602-1459) 1.47%
7.6.7600.243 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(oobla).110811-1411) 0.73%
7.4.7600.229 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(wmbla).100506-1159) 1.03%
7.4.7600.226 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(wmbla).090806-1850) 0.44%
7.4.7600.226 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(wmbla).090806-1834) 1.47%
7.4.7600.226 (winmain_wtr_wsus3sp2(wmbla).090806-1834) 0.59%
7.2.6001.788 (winmain_oob/wu_wsuswlc(wmbla).081016-1330) 1.17%
7.2.6001.784 (winmain_oob/wu_wsuswlc(wmbla).080718-1904) 0.73%
7.1.6001.65 (Longhorn(wmbla).080123-1638) 0.15%
7.0.6000.381 (winmain(wmbla).070730-1740) 0.73%
7.0.6000.374 (winmain(wmbla).070416-2057) 0.15%
5.8.0.2694 built by: dnsrv(wmbla) 0.15%
5.8.0.2469 built by: lab01_n(wmbla) 0.15%
5.7.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447) 0.15%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.15%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.59%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.59%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.15%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.29%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.15%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.15%
5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852) 0.15%
5.4.3790.3311 (xpsp.080211-1047) 0.29%
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wuaueng.dll

Windows Update Agent by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove wuaueng.dll
Version:   5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)
MD5:   eb4ea477b7b4959d41b153c6d3cd869b
SHA1:   9cbf9ac68f0733239d630aba00d44d657f9db06d
SHA256:   b638b5477d4818a2210ca24afff93de9a072f58a41a3cfe704328f1d424d3a1d
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is wuaueng.dll?

If Windows Update or Automatic Updates is turned on, the latest version of the Windows Update Agent will be automatically downloaded and installed on your computer. If you go to Windows Update before it gets installed automatically, you will see a message to install the Windows Update Agent.

About wuaueng.dll (from Microsoft Corporation)

When you turn on automatic updating, most updates will download and install without you having to lift a finger. But sometimes Windows Update will need your input during an installation. In this case,

DetailsDetails

File name:wuaueng.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Update Agent
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\wuaueng.dll
Original name:wuaueng.dll.mui
File version:5.4.3790.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)
Product version:5.4.3790.5512
Size:6.5 KB (6,656 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Expiration date:Monday, April 26, 2010
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'
  • Shared name is 'wuauserv'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 48.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.00%
Windows 7 Professional 10.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 9.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 7 Starter 1.00%
Windows Vista Business 1.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.50%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 46.70% of Windows Update Agent.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 24.15%
Hewlett-Packard 16.23%
ASUS 12.83%
Toshiba 9.81%
Acer 8.30%
Sony 6.79%
GIGABYTE 3.77%
Intel 3.77%
Lenovo 3.77%
MSI 2.26%
American Megatrends 2.26%
Samsung 1.89%
Alienware 1.51%
Compaq 0.75%
Medion 0.75%
NEC 0.75%
Packard Bell 0.38%
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