What is ProductUpdater.exe?
ProductUpdater.exe is part of ProductUpdater according to the ProductUpdater.exe version information.
ProductUpdater.exe's description is "ProductUpdater"
ProductUpdater.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Freemake Shared\ProductUpdater\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about ProductUpdater.exe.
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Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ProductUpdater.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | ProductUpdater |
| File description | ProductUpdater |
| Internal name | ProductUpdater.exe |
| Original filename | ProductUpdater.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2015 |
| Product version | 1.0.0.0 |
| File version | 1.0.0.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | ProductUpdater |
| File description | ProductUpdater |
| Internal name | ProductUpdater.exe |
| Original filename | ProductUpdater.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2015 |
| Product version | 1.0.0.0 |
| File version | 1.0.0.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
ProductUpdater.exe is not signed.
VirusTotal report
None of the 55 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ProductUpdater.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 2aedc23076df9069d450311ada5f2aa9 |
| SHA256 | e8480c6e1115dfa6c1ad5672be66ebaa49cd4184d797968761e0487d488f31eb |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to productupdater.exe:
productupdater.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
productupdater.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
ProductUpdater has stopped working.
End Program - productupdater.exe. This program is not responding.
productupdater.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
productupdater.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with the file?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 90% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 623 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I have payed for the F-secure antivirus and its reporting it. But what can it do and how do i uninstall it?
# 15 Sep 2015, 22:45
Peter Tran writes
This file is there when you installed software from freemake.com. For example, I install Freemake Video Downloader, the programs use Productupdater.exe to update their program. You can disable or remove it.
# 10 Oct 2015, 6:27
Valengolas writes
It's fine, guys. It's just the automatic updater for Freemake Software. I downloaded Freemake Video Downloader, and Product Updater always runs on boot, but it's completely fine to end the program.
# 6 Feb 2016, 0:39
Dwayne Hunt writes
AVG Antivirus 2015, build 6189, just removed the Freemake Product Updater from my system. I use Freemake Audio Converter and it is a legitimate program. I can't believe AVG is that far behind the curve that they cannot determine good from bad.
# 27 Apr 2016, 9:05
larry power writes
soon as i turn on the computer first thing is a message product update there is a error with your instillation please reinstall the application
# 10 Oct 2016, 13:15
Kurt writes
To stop this starting up, open msconfig.exe (search box in start menu) > Startup tab > Uncheck it > Apply.
# 20 Apr 2017, 7:13
Lukas writes