What is UpdateChecker.exe?

The genuine UpdateChecker.exe file is a software component of ASUS Update by ASUS.
ASUS Update downloads and patches ASUS products with updates. UpdateChecker.exe runs a process that checks the ASUS website for new program updates. This is not an essential process for Windows and can be disabled if known to create problems.

ASUS Update automatically searches online for updates for the system BIOS, drivers, and essential applications that are necessary for the optimal functioning of ASUS software and hardware installed on the system. This program is runs on the Windows platform. This is a harmless application.

ASUS is a Chinese personal computer vendor that manufactures everything from desktops and laptops to mobile phones, monitors, optical storage devices, and graphics cards. In 2013, it was the world's fifth largest computer seller, in terms of sales. The company began launching graphics cards in 2005 with their initial PhysX accelerator card. ASUS was founded in Taipei in 1989 by T.H. Tung, Ted Hsu, Wayne Hsieh and M.T. Liao, all previously employed by Acer. The company is currently headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

UpdateChecker stands for ASUS Update Checker

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 UpdateChecker.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.

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UpdateChecker.exe file information

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

The process known as MiniTool Partition Wizard (version 12, 11) or Media Player Codec Pack or Windows (version 7 Codec Pack, 8 Codec Pack) or ASUS Live Update or FileHippo.com Update Checker or UpdateChecker MFC Application or Update Checker or Codec Pack Update Checker

belongs to software MiniTool Partition Wizard Free (version 12, 11) or ASUS Live or UpdateChecker Application or FileHippo.com Update Checker or ASUS Live Update or Update Checker for LiveUpdate or Dxtory

by MiniTool Software or Cole Williams or Cole Williams Software or ASUS (www.asus.com) or FileHippo.com (www.filehippo.com) or ASUSTeK Computer (www.asus.com) or Dxtory Software or ASUSTek Computer (www.asus.com).

Description: UpdateChecker.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. UpdateChecker.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\—normally C:\Program Files\MiniTool Partition Wizard 12\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Live Update\. Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 219,616 bytes (63% of all occurrences), 17,920 bytes and 14 more variants.
It is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. The file is digitally signed. Windows Task Scheduler starts this process at a specific time. UpdateChecker.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: There is a possibility to completely remove MiniTool Partition Wizard Free or ASUS Live (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program), ask the software vendor, www.partitionwizard.com ^[1][2], for advice or verify that you have installed the latest version.

If UpdateChecker.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 48% dangerous. The file size is 61,600 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 48,248 bytes and 20 more variants. There is no information about the author of the file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: TaskScheduler, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, Run, MACHINE\Run). The UpdateChecker.exe file is digitally signed. It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. UpdateChecker.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant: There is a possibility to completely remove Cole Williams Software Limited or Media Player Codec Pack (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or turn to the software developer ^[1][2], Mediaplayercodecpack, for advice.
If UpdateChecker.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 50% dangerous. The file size is 48,200 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 48,248 bytes and 8 more variants. There is no description of the program. UpdateChecker.exe is digitally signed. The file is not a Windows system file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: TaskScheduler, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, Run, MACHINE\Run). The program has no visible window. UpdateChecker.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant: There is a possibility to completely remove Windows 7 Codec Pack or Media Player Codec Pack (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or ask the software vendor, www.mediaplayercodecpack.com, for advice.
If UpdateChecker.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 66% dangerous. The file size is 219,616 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 695,808 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as UpdateChecker.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the UpdateChecker.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

use 50% my cpu.
Daniel Corttez

Download Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security it will scan to se if updatechecker.exe. is a virus or not Mie was not
kathy

Found UpdateChecker.exe file in C:\Windows]SysWOW64\C2MP Shut the process down in Task Manager, then delete the .exe
Steven G

It seems Update checker and Tray Menu are linked to Windows Media Player. It's a Coded Pack that updates automatically. Not virus, but not very useful either.
Ros

I had it in "\Program Files\MiniTool Partition Wizard 12". It starts because a scheduled task is created by the program: MiniToolPartitionWizard, at log on of any user. Delete the task and it should not start.
xilolee

MiniTool Partition Wizard 12
Vladan

hier gehört es zu MiniTools und sollte nicht entfernt werden
WolfD

Summary: Average user rating of UpdateChecker.exe: based on 8 votes with 7 user comments. 3 users think UpdateChecker.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. 2 users think UpdateChecker.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving UpdateChecker issues

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