Windows Update (wuauserv)Windows Update (wuauserv)

Registry Name:

wuauserv

Display Name:

Windows Update

Description:

Enables the detection, download, and installation of updates for Windows and other programs. If this service is disabled, users of this computer will not be able to use Windows Update or its automatic updating feature, and programs will not be able to use the Windows Update Agent (WUA) API.

Default Status:

Running

Default Startup Type:

Manual (Trigger Start)

Image Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p

DLL File Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuaueng.dll

Dependencies:

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

  • None
Log On As:

LocalSystem

Additional Information:

None at this time