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UsoClient.exe: What Is It & How to Disable It
You may disable it from Task Scheduler or Group Policy Editor
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Are you experiencing the UsoClient.execommand prompt popupevery time you start your Windows? If you’re wondering what it is, whether it’s safe, and how to disable it, you’ve come to the right place.
While it’s usually normal for the UsoClient.exe command prompt to appear briefly and disappear, there are cases where the pop-up may stay longer and not go away. This could result from a bug or a disguised malicious file.
What is UsoClient.exe?
UsoClient.exe is an executable exe file associated with theWindows Update servicein the Microsoft Windows operating system.
It is responsible for managing and running Windows Update tasks, such as checking for updates, downloading and installing them, and configuring the system accordingly.
It is essential for getting the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates provided by Microsoft.
Many users are concerned about whether the UsoClient.exe is a virus or malware. USO, which stands for Update Session Orchestrator, is a legitimate Windows process. If you are worried about a potential security threat, you can verify its location to confirm whether this is a legitimate process or a virus.
UsoClient.exe is located inC:\Windows\System32. If you find it anywhere else, it could be a virus. Then, it is recommended that you promptly initiate avirus scan.
How do I disable UsoClient.exe?
1. Disable UsoClient.exe using the Task Scheduler
After the restart, you should no longer see the UsoClient.exe CMD pop-up. Please note that the Windows Update component will not be informed of the latest updates by disabling this task.
2. Disable UsoClient.exe using Registry Editor
3. Disable UsoClient using Group Policy Editor
If you are a Windows Home user, refer to our article onenabling or installing the Local Group Policy Editorin Windows 11.
Before you leave, take a moment to review theservices that can be disabledto enhance your PC’s performance further.
Another related process, known asusocoreworker.exe, operates alongside UsoClient as part of the Windows Update service, running discreetly in the background, and you can disable it as well.
For any queries and suggestions, drop us a comment down below.
More about the topics:Windows 11,Windows Update
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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