Should I remove Windows Updates Downloader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
55% remove it45% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #7,392
United States Rank #7,396
Reach 0.0570%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.80 days
230.01 days >
Average installed length: 120.85 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.50 Build 998 |
0.80% |
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2.50 Build 991 |
0.09% |
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2.50 Build 1002 |
93.59% |
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2.50 Build 1000 |
0.36% |
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2.40 Build 1299 |
1.96% |
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2.40 Build 1275 |
2.05% |
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2.30 Build 988 |
0.27% |
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2.25 Build 895 |
0.36% |
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2.25 Build 886 |
0.36% |
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2.24 Build 875 |
0.09% |
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2.24 Build 849 |
0.09% |
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Windows Updates Downloader
from Supremus Corporation
What is Windows Updates Downloader? (from Supremus)
The Windows Updates Downloader was actually created through my long lasting addiction to the MSFN forums. Anyone who knows anything about MSFN knows that it's famous for being the number one source of information and help on the Internet for unattended Windows installations and Windows customizations. One of the great ... Read more
Overview
Windows Updates Downloader is a software program developed by Supremus. The most common release is 2.50 build 1002, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named wud.exe. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 533.33 KB (546,125 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 45% of users of Windows Updates Downloader come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windows Updates Downloader
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Windows Updates Downloader\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 533.33 KB
Files installed by Windows Updates Downloader
Program executable: | wud.exe |
Name: | Windows Updates Downloader |
Path: | C:\Program Files\windows updates downloader\wud.exe |
MD5: | 6a8796210a09e2a9272831ecad29339e |
Additional files:
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll (by ICSharpCode.net) - #ZipLibrary (ICSharpCode.SharpZipLibrary)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WUD.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BB461225-6945-4C59-AE86-D6A9F7DDB7D8}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Windows Updates Downloader?
You can uninstall Windows Updates Downloader from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Windows Updates Downloader, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows Updates Downloader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win Server 2003 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 55%
Keep it 45%
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GLOBAL RANK
#7,392
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.44% |
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Windows 10 |
25.20% |
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Windows XP |
13.09% |
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Windows Vista |
4.19% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.34% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.14% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
13.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
12.69% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
4.20% |
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Geography
44.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
44.63% |
United Kingdom |
4.46% |
France |
3.93% |
Germany |
3.33% |
Italy |
2.87% |
Canada |
2.80% |
DZ |
2.57% |
Australia |
2.04% |
Brazil |
1.89% |
Spain |
1.89% |
India |
1.74% |
Iran |
1.74% |
MA |
1.59% |
Saudi Arabia |
1.36% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
22.99% |
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Dell |
20.83% |
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Acer |
14.35% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.88% |
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ASUS |
8.95% |
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Toshiba |
5.25% |
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Lenovo |
4.94% |
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Samsung |
4.32% |
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American Megatrends |
4.17% |
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Intel |
3.40% |
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MSI |
0.93% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.54% |
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ASUS All Series |
4.06% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.06% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.21% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
2.21% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.21% |
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