The genuine fwupdate.exe file is a software component of LG Tools by www.lg.com. Fwupdate.exe is an executable file that runs the Autoupdate feature for LG CD/DVD writer drivers. This file is not a critical Windows component and can be removed if known to create problems.
LG Electronic (formerly Goldstar) was founded in 1958 by In-Hwoi Koo. It was established at the end of the Korean War to provide the nation with locally-produced electronics and home appliances. LG Electronics produced South Korea's first radios, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners. Today, LG Electronics Inc. is a multinational company headquartered in Yeouido-dong, Seoul, employing over 82,000 people working in over 100 locations around the world.
FwUpdate stands for LG Firmware Update
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the fwupdate.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Fwupdate.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The fwupdate.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (generally C:\Program Files (x86)\lg_fwupdate\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 548,864 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 871,536 bytes, 557,056 bytes or 249,856 bytes.
The process has no file description. It is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler).
Fwupdate.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as fwupdate.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the fwupdate.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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This was loaded by the installation of LG USB DVD writer software Van D. Allen II
Installed with CD/DVD rewriter LG GSA-H22L drivers etc. Checks LG website for firmware updates Brian Baulsom (further information)
is a LG's file to update the firmware fwupdate.exe(FirmWareupdate) Nicolas
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installed with lg bluray hd dvd drive at
This is a software installed with the LG Tools. Supposed to update LG Drives firmware.To remove it, run REGEDIT, search for "lg_fwupdate" , without quotes, then erase all registry entry about that. Then erase the folder lg_fwupdate in your Program Files or Program Files(x86). And if you have a Bluebird software istalled and always in LG Drives even if there is nocd, go to LG website they have the file to remove this. Alain Mallette
it's anoying, VISTA askes if you want to run it each start up. Richard Patton
Definately loaded with LG DVD software CEOmike
lg dvd drive update software king
LG firmware update Anwendung (536kb) owei
fwupdate.exe is part of the LG Tools package and looks for updates for the blue ray drivers. I would say that this is important as the formats are still new for blueray and may still be undergoing some changes. Without this file updates to your drives will not take place and new / different version of blueray might not play. In my case I am also using 64 bit and expect many new drives to become available with time. Bill Hughes
I removed it once and my mp3 player ceased to function.
Came with LG DVD - Harmless - Lookes for updates to your LG Hardware. It is a hassle because it runs every time you log on. Even without restarting your computer... Richard O
Alain Mallette is right. He explains exactly how to get rid of the annoying start up permission to run the lg fwupdate.exe William Winters
When I start my computer the programm wants to come in. I always block it. Do not know what to do. werner wernergerth
I made an exception in the firewall settings to the LG ODD firmware update, hopefull next start up the permission access question wont pop up on vista. One time I blocked it and my computer lagged till I restarted it. please comment if u have the same problem or my info helps yall Barclay J
Did install LG portable CD reader, it is not connected, the tray icon should not be running. DJB
In my PC, the C:\Program Files (x86)\lg_fwupdate\fwupdate.exe program was installed as a part of the LG Toolkit. I guess it checks an LG service to look for new firmware versions of the installed blu-ray unit. If you're sure its not a virus/malware then you may want to allow this program through the firewall's: in Windows7, go to "Control Panel \ System and Security \ Windows Firewall \ Allow a program through Windows Firewall"; select "Change settings" \ "Allow another program" \ "Browse" and select the program. Gonçalo Cadete
This is the blu-ray firmware updater. fw stands for firmware. This does a similar function of that of a blu-ray disk player that is connected to a television. Since blu-ray is a new technology, the firmware will need to be updated occasionally in order to maintain the usability of the player for newly released disks. The process can be disabled, understanding that the task will have to be performed manually at some point. The link provided is for performing manual updates to the firmware. Ken (further information)
It's annoying & it slows my Core2-Duo down. I'm getting ready to totally wipe it. If I want an upgrade for a set of software that doesn't come with the drive, I'll go to the website. I'll check every month or so for driver updates. I think the way the program works can provide a backdoor for hackers. Kennylee Beeks
it comes with LG Toolkit - came with bluray drive, it checks for firmware updates, I removed it from the control panel..LG toolkit...uninstall Andy
I disabled it with Sysinternals Autoruns. I expect I could run it manually if I come across an update from LG. LongtimeUser
Open Cyperlink BD_Adviser and disable (remove check mark) in block next to UPDATE button. This will disable auto-update. Andy
Whether it is needed or not the problem is that it wants to update every windows session!! M.P
Installed with new LB Blu-ray ODD
It was installed with my LG bluray player. I plan to just remove it now that I know how. Thanks to Alain Mallette for that information. Anon G
Also seems to install with FingerWorks touchpads David
Problems developed after rerunning the LG software for my bluray writer when Windows 7 installed. The computer would not let me access a favorite site-archive.org. Typing archive.org into any search engine would take me to some mysterious fw..cant remember..site in Germany with Gmbh in it. I ran spybot and found 14 files infected, which were repaired and immediately I was able to access archive.org. I checked online and was advised to remove the ODD firmware installation, which I did. At this point, I am convinced that this software is much more sinister than it looks. If it becomes necessary to reload it, I'll just get different hardware instead. Do a word search for fwupdate.exe and check them all. Orlin Yoder
Used to update external or internal LG dvd
very annoying. keeps coming up with every start up. alex
I had the same problem win.10 It is from LG smartTV.I fount it in the system's files folder as "fwupdate.exe"right click delete ok. dimitris.
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Summary: Average user rating of fwupdate.exe:
based on 40 votes with 35 user comments.
6 users think fwupdate.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
10 users think it's probably harmless.
20 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
2 users think fwupdate.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
10 users don't grade fwupdate.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving fwupdate issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with fwupdate. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the fwupdate.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Van D. Allen II
Brian Baulsom (further information)
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Alain Mallette
Richard Patton
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Bill Hughes
BVB (further information)
Richard O
William Winters
werner wernergerth
Barclay J
DJB
Gonçalo Cadete
Ken (further information)
Kennylee Beeks
Andy
LongtimeUser
Andy
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Anon G
David
Orlin Yoder
alex
dimitris.
Summary: Average user rating of fwupdate.exe: based on 40 votes with 35 user comments. 6 users think fwupdate.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 10 users think it's probably harmless. 20 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think fwupdate.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 10 users don't grade fwupdate.exe ("not sure about it").