What is MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe?

MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is an executable file that is part of the Microsoft Edge Update software. This software is developed by Microsoft and is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate directory.

The associated software, Microsoft Edge Update, is responsible for keeping the Microsoft Edge browser up-to-date. It checks for, downloads, and installs updates for Microsoft Edge automatically. This ensures that users always have the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is needed to keep Microsoft Edge running smoothly and securely. Regular updates are crucial for any software, especially web browsers, to protect against potential security threats and to provide the best user experience. Without this executable, Microsoft Edge may become outdated, which could lead to performance issues or security vulnerabilities.

There is no need to remove MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe as it is a legitimate part of the Microsoft Edge browser. If it's causing problems such as high CPU usage or if you suspect it to be a virus or malware disguised under the same name, you may consider removing it. Always ensure to have a reliable antivirus software to scan and protect your system.

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MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with MicrosoftEdgeUpdate — MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Microsoft Edge Update or Turbo Virtual Machine Executable or MicrosoftEdgeUpdateTaskMachineCore belongs to software Microsoft Edge or Turbo Virtual Machine by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or Code Systems.

Description: MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\ or C:\Users\yurki\AppData\Local\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 214,952 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 213,392 bytes and 29 more variants.
The process is the edgeupdate service.
It is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. This process is launched automatically by the Windows Task Scheduler. Therefore the technical security rating is 9% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: There is a possibility to ask the developer, www.microsoft.com, for support or safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Microsoft Edge (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program).

If MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 38% dangerous. The file size is 205,744 bytes (21% of all occurrences), 206,256 bytes and 12 more variants. The MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe file is not a Windows system file. It is a Windows scheduled tasks. The file has a digital signature. The program is not visible.
If MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 74% dangerous. The file size is 247,768 bytes. The program has a visible window. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time. MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is not a Windows system file. The application has no file description.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example W32.Tapin or W32.Neshuta (detected by Symantec), and Virus.Win32.Renamer.j or Virus.Win32.Neshta.a (detected by Kaspersky). Therefore, you should check the MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.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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It's Malware
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it is a browser and error is coming that if u use firewall please allowlist on microsoftedgeupdate.exe
AFAQ SHOUKAT

It disables firewall and make a application with no logo callas Microsoft edge update

It uses excessive resources.
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It is just a benign Executable which belongs to the Microsoft Edge Update process which comes along with the Microsoft Edge Software developed by Microsoft software developer. It is used for updating the Microsoft Edge browser
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Microsoft Edge web browser
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Summary: Average user rating of MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe: based on 15 votes with 6 user comments. 6 users think MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. 5 users think MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users don't grade MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe ("not sure about it").

Best practices for resolving MicrosoftEdgeUpdate issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with MicrosoftEdgeUpdate. 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 MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.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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