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C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe

  • 08-11-2009 02:59PM
    #1
    ColmDawson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'd like some help with this, please.

    Every ten seconds or so, a small window flashes on my screen, no matter what I'm doing. It's too quick to see what it says, but I've caught it in a video; here's a screenshot from that:
    4086220014_05df918829_o.jpg

    I've googled the problem and there seems to be a lot of somewhat conflicting advice out there. From what I gather, wuauclt.exe is a valid file involved in Windows updates, but this clearly isn't functioning normally.

    I assume it's some sort of malware disguised as the normal file, so what should I do to get rid of it?


Comments

  • #2
    Verres
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭Verres


    Your flickr picture isn't linking properly. If it's malware, just make sure you've backed up your essential data and then DBAN your HD and reinstall the OS.

    "Nuke the site from orbit - it's the only way to be sure".


  • #3
    goodlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,710 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Your advice is format and re-install? Ya big quitter! :P

    Do you have any anti-virus or anti-spyware programs running on your machine?

    Download malware bytes and give that a run on your system.
    Also give bit defender a shot.

    See what they come back with before doing anything mad like a format.


  • #4
    Verres
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭Verres


    goodlad wrote: »
    Your advice is format and re-install? Ya big quitter! :P

    Granted - it's the easy way out, but it that's just it - it's easy and quick. Plus you're 100% certain you got rid of whatever it was.


  • #5
    tricky D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,700 ✭✭✭tricky D


    If you want proper help, you have to read the sticky

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055274237


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