How to remove wuamgrd error

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wuamgrd.exe file information

The process belongs to the software wuamgrd.exe by unknown.

Description: wuamgrd.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 854528 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 862720 bytes, 93280 bytes, 90624 bytes.
There is no information about the maker of the file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). wuamgrd.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. wuamgrd.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 84% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Microsoft DirectX" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.MY WORM!
• "Microsoft Update" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-LK WORM!
• "Microsoft Update Machine" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-HE WORM!
• "Network Protocol Service" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT.EA WORM!
• "Windows service" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-QW WORM!
• "Windows Update" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as wuamgrd.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the wuamgrd.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: wuamgrd.exe, wuamgrd.exe

i kill the process from task manager , and i delete the exe from system32 , and everything is fine , a big exe 1,316,864 bytes , good to nothing
   

My computer was slowing down, and then I couldn't read email, so I searched for all files in Task Manager in Google. Apparently, this was causing the problems.
  Amarantz  

It scans for other pc's to be exploited, hence the loss of performance on your network, Can be used for Ddos Attacks, Is not really a viri merlly just a app made in C++ that runs hidden in the background utilizing your net. Allows user to add ftpd, socks4, httpd and remote connect on victim pc. Can add other bits of software that runs in the background. but Most of the rxbot.exe's out there have been so leaked and tampered with they dont work.
  Yeah You dont need this. ANNOY  

Causes internet explorer to hang. If you are lazy to delete the file, you can always end the process. This will stop it from working.
   

ziemlich nervig, aber lässt sich auch durch den STINGER von McAfee entfernen
  berniek007   (further information)

slows down connection from the pc to the server. Also shuts down programs. Stops print slooper.
  Ashika  

it affects pc,s performance considerably, makes changes in ur pc with u knowing it , cannot detect
  avinash  

I know how to get rid of the wuamgrd.exe file really without doing alot
  Jorgen Sim   (further information)

Made my system Blue Screen (windows XP) numerous times. Corrupted my USBport.sys drivers and irritated me persisitently. Couldn't find the exe on hard drive - just the .pf prefetch file
  Apexprim8  

Can overload routers causing loss in productivity
  PC_TECH  

unglaublich nerviger Wurm, lässt sich weder durch Virenscanner entfernen noch manuell aus der registry verbannen, das einzige was geholfen hat war dieses Prog "Security Task Manager" Echt Klasse!!
  Musti  

laggs net, especially dial up
  willz  

uses up a lot of ram to constantly run, hides in the background, hinders lan conections, cannot be detected by Norton
  Chase  

WORM.RBOT.OA has infected the file in my system ...what do I do ?
  Suvadip Paul  

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