Troubleshoot AUpdate.exe Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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IObit AUpdate files such as AUpdate.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by IObit for the IObit AUpdate software package.

AUpdate.exe was initially released with Driver Booster 7.0.2.435 on 09/24/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The latest file update released for Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1 was on 09/10/2019 [file version 4.1.0.307].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free AUpdate.exe downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AUpdate.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	IObit AUpdate
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	IObit
Software Program:	IObit AUpdate
Legal Copyright:	Copyright© 2016 IObit. All Rights Reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x6d5b0
Code Size:	442368

View Other AUpdate.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	590 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:12 00:27:34+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2016:11:01 03:06:53+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	442368
Initialized Data Size:	147968
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6d5b0
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.1.0.307
Product Version Number:	4.1.0.307
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	IObit
File Description:	IObit AUpdate
File Version:	4.1.0.307
Internal Name:	AUpdate
Legal Copyright:	Copyright© 2016 IObit. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name:	IObit AUpdate
Product Version:	4.1
Comments:	IObit AUpdate
Legal Trademarks:	IObit

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What are AUpdate.exe Error Messages?

AUpdate.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Start Menu 8 errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when AUpdate.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Start Menu 8 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Start Menu 8.

In most cases, AUpdate.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these AUpdate.exe error messages mean that Start Menu 8 was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Start Menu 8 will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common AUpdate.exe errors include:

AUpdate.exe - Bad Image.
AUpdate.exe Application Error.
AUpdate.exe could not be found.
AUpdate.exe could not be installed.
AUpdate.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
AUpdate.exe could not be started.
AUpdate.exe failed to initialize properly.
AUpdate.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
AUpdate.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
AUpdate.exe is not running.
Cannot find AUpdate.exe.
Error starting program: AUpdate.exe.
Faulting Application Path: AUpdate.exe.
The file AUpdate.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - AUpdate.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because AUpdate.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the AUpdate.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting AUpdate.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using IObit AUpdate. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of IObit, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of AUpdate.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix AUpdate.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your AUpdate.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the AUpdate.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Start Menu 8 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Start Menu 8 software.

You can uninstall Start Menu 8 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Start Menu 8 software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1

IObit

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many AUpdate.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the AUpdate.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AUpdate.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate AUpdate.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AUpdate.exe files for every applicable version of Start Menu 8. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download AUpdate.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Start Menu 8 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Smart Defrag\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve AUpdate.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download AUpdate.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AUpdate.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. IObit typically does not release Start Menu 8 EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing AUpdate.exe and all other EXE files for Start Menu 8. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

IObit Uninstaller 9.0.2.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AUpdate.exe

4.1.0.455

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IObit AUpdate
Software Version:	4.1.0.455
File Version:	4.1.0.455
File Size:	163088
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	abd5a57ad03e873e90025152a5481c2c
SHA1 Checksum:	a7a4e59a5b52ae5f17602a0c87fca61d0f940867
SHA256 Checksum:	88158dc35fcfeadcf2fd7a145d29de60fa83850f3e1d841cbddf4a84d400e70d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	71168
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AUpdate.exe

4.1.0.447

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IObit AUpdate
Software Version:	4.1.0.447
File Version:	4.1.0.447
File Size:	165648
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b660e6cbc8d53c9b3fbdcd2d62c2b38c
SHA1 Checksum:	a3a40c9bcf229be6bc33b3775b0b1e4566587b9a
SHA256 Checksum:	9b0bac861afdc7388bf1701ea8c29e5973557859f19fca471b431e783f239f48
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fig ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	71680
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

Smart Defrag 6.3.5.188

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AUpdate.exe

4.1.0.314

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IObit AUpdate
Software Version:	4.1.0.314
File Version:	4.1.0.314
File Size:	604960
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	7b5d36a3009c11a9b70bda1ad98190b4
SHA1 Checksum:	93232fce95f5ab2602edc65340f8b8a6b1a1a858
SHA256 Checksum:	108751b16d04ad0ebbd161ea2146d6672affd7f249d90efe443d3646adbe8ff2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Smart Defrag\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	147968
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

Driver Booster 7.0.2.435

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AUpdate.exe

4.1.0.451

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IObit AUpdate
Software Version:	4.1.0.451
File Version:	4.1.0.451
File Size:	162576
File Date:	10/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	cdae13595ad779852c17f96dec547da0
SHA1 Checksum:	222c03d128aa6721a1beee9eb0282dcb2fb6c035
SHA256 Checksum:	24237196deaa876d85223b8886fcba50da012161222c3d47a3e4997ecde3f0a5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	71168
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/04/2019

Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AUpdate.exe

4.1.0.307

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	IObit AUpdate
Software Version:	4.1.0.307
File Version:	4.1.0.307
File Size:	604432
File Date:	10/12/2019
MD5 Checksum:	3f9b3cb04ae634e66f8514742cc988e6
SHA1 Checksum:	d0701a8154765e2c2764584ec90dadd6138595cb
SHA256 Checksum:	23b3eed8eff5a95aeddb30dc96fb6ad48ebaa58c66571bdd20ca9be9048b5c79
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Classic Start\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	147968
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/12/2019

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Files Related to AUpdate.exe

EXE Files Related to AUpdate.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Expire_SM.exe	Start Menu 8	Start Menu 8 (5.0.0.0)	910608	C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\
FileCoAuth.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable	Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012)	514400	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
InstallServices.exe	StartMenu8 InstallServices	StartMenu8 (2.0)	2234640	C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\
ScreenShot.exe	ScreenShot	ScreenShot (1.0.0.0)	772368	C:\Windows\Fonts\
SMService.exe	StartMenu8 Services	StartMenu8 (1.0.0.0)	1162000	C:\Windows\Fonts\

Other Files Related to AUpdate.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Sessions.back.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Driver Booster 7.0.2.435	5277233	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
system.ini	Windows Initialization	Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12.1.0.120	58	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCar...
setupact.log	Log	Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log	Log	Advanced SystemCare Free 12.6.0.368	1401370	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log	Log	Driver Booster 7.0.2.435	60976	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

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