Estimated safety rating

wuauclt.exe is a application which is probably NOT a virus or malware. So, if wuauclt.exe is on your system, it is probably ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your system is virus-free, we still advise you to use a good antivirus with a good detection rate, in order to yourself yourself against viruses and malware.

Executable file path

The default name and folder where the application is stored is
C:\Windows\System32\wuauclt.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this file is 5899df933bbdb9896f84f1c14dcc17f0.

Is running as a service

This application does NOT operate as a Windows service. This is normally a good sign.

Belongs to the operating system

wuauclt.exe seems to use the functions of Windows SFC (System File Checker) or Windows File Protection.

Is a 64 bit executable file

64-bit code has been detected. This exe can put to good use the full power of a modern PC processor.

Digitally signed

wuauclt.exe has a digital signature. Nowadays most serious software applications are digitally signed.

Valid digital signature

The digital signature attached to wuauclt.exe verifies as ok. This is most likely a clean, ok program.

Certifier name

Digitally signed by: Microsoft Windows

Issuer name

Certificate's issuer name: Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011

Can be uninstalled

This application does NOT have an uninstall command stored in registry.