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    Post windows update question netfxupdate.exe

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Garandhero, Oct 13, 2009.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    SO i just intalled todays 7 important files and after the reboot UAC popped up and is asking me if i want to let this program run

    netfxupdate.exe
    publisher: unknown
    file origin: hard drive on this computer
    location: C:windows\microsoft.net\framework\v1.1.4322 etc. etc.



    Is this ok? Why would UAC catch a windows update?
     
    Garandhero, Oct 13, 2009
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  2. Garandhero

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    Upon further investigation I found it also added a startup item

    Name Publisher Location
    UpdateUtil Application Microsoft same path as above..


    is this? why is it being installed.... is it needed, how do i get rid of it? should I get rid of it...

    .
     
    Garandhero, Oct 13, 2009
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    Paths...

    Startup Value:
    "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\netfxupdate.exe" 1 v1.1.4322
    GAC + NI NID
    File Path: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\netfxupdate.exe



    Seriously what is this?
     
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    comon you windows 7 peeps i know u all installed windows updates today.... so what gives anyone else have UAC jump on this? anyone else have UpdateUtil Application in thier startup? Anyone know what this is?

    Should I allow or not?
    Thanks.
     
    Garandhero, Oct 13, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Not everyone will have that update--only those who installed net.framework 1.1 or a program that uses it

    Yes, you should allow it. It is a security patch

    Netframework is the basically the visual basic runtimes of today
     
    gerryf19, Oct 13, 2009
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