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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?
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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.
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The bottom line is that you need to get and run a good anti-spyware program asap.
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February 7, 2006 9:07 PM
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
October 4, 2006 6:56 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 ?
December 28, 2007 6:54 AM
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.
October 30, 2008 9:06 AM
my pc always says it cant find the updater exe
whats that about
May 13, 2010 7:47 AM
I am running windows 7. I get a windows warning asking me if i want to install updater.exe. I say no and it goes away for an hour and then reopens asking if I want to open. Is this a real file I need to open? If not how do i get it to go away permanently. I have run malware bytes and AVAST and neither finds anything