How to remove an wuaclt error

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Wuaclt.exe file information

The process known as Realtek Azalia Audio - Event Monitor belongs to software Realtek (version AC97 Audio - Event Monitor) by Realtek Semiconductor (www.realtek.com.tw).

Description: The file wuaclt.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 200,706 bytes.
The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File wuaclt.exe is not a Windows system file. wuaclt.exe is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 60% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If wuaclt.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 2,330,624 bytes. It is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Wuaclt.exe is not a Windows core file.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as wuaclt.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the wuaclt.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

wuaclt.exe is considered to be a security risk, not only because antivirus programs flag Cult Trojan as a trojan, but also because other sites consider it a Trojan as well

wuaclt.exe is a service provided by Microsoft that provides updates for the Microsoft Windows operating system and its installed components, including Internet Explorer.
Mike (further information)

Summary: Average user rating of wuaclt.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 reviews.

1 user think wuaclt.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger.

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