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Summary: There are many files with the name updater.exe, but so far most of them appear to be adware or spyware.

What is updater.exe?

Apparently there are several different files all named updater.exe. And so far most of them appear to be adware/spyware. This page has a fairly comprehensive list.

The bottom line is that you need to get and run a good anti-spyware program asap.

Article C2177 - September 1, 2004

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hi
i install Symantec antivirus to my pc ofter instal SAV i try to update latest patch ofter 70% uptation it is giving error Application Error
UPDATER Caused a Genera protection Fault in module UPDATER.EXE at 0001:ACF4
Choose close .UPDATER will colse

So pls give me solution pls

Posted by: umesh at February 7, 2006 9:07 PM

I just got this "updater.exe" box with Norton asking if i would allow or deny it's access. I don't have the iriver everyone is talking about. But is it a coincidence that today right before it 2 things happened: 1) I downloaded a upromise thing called "remindu" ? 2) A storm knocked out my power twice for a few seconds ?

Posted by: Tammy at October 4, 2006 6:56 PM

Interesting link about CATGEN.EXE. It is classified as spyware.

http://spywarefiles.prevx.com/RRHFEB46753/CATGEN.EXE.html

Thanks all for the info about update.exe, I've been living with that tumor for a year.

If you have an iRiver, it is possible to upgrade your firmware so it appears as a USB drive, and you can uninstall the whole iRiver application forever.

Posted by: some guy at December 28, 2007 6:54 AM

my pc always says it cant find the updater exe
whats that about

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Posted by: MaribelBlack at March 20, 2010 8:12 PM

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