winupd32.exe - Dangerous
winupd32.exe
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Manual removal instructions:
Winupd32.exe tries to terminate antiviral programs installed on a user computer.
Winupd32.exe opens a back door on a random TCP port.
Related files:
%System%\winupd32.exe
Adds the value:
"Windows Updates" = "winupd32.exe"
to the Windows startup registry keys.
Removal:
Kill winupd32.exe process and remove winupd32.exe from Windows startup.