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What is Poqexec.exe & How to Safely Remove It
Find out what this element is used for and how to remove it
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Updated onMarch 29, 2024
updated onMarch 29, 2024
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If you see a sudden spike inCPU usageand observe that the process named Poqexec.exe is responsible for that, this guide will help.
What is Poqexec.exe?
Popexec.exe is a legit Windows operating system file responsible for executing and installing Windows updates and performing critical tasks related toWindows Store& Universal Windows Platform applications.
The executable file runs in the background to install the Windows update whenever an update is available. This Windows update system component is located in theC:\Windows\System32 folder.
However, if the file is not found in the System32 folder but stored somewhere else, then you need to remove it as it could be malicious and damage your system files.
What can I do to remove Poqexec.exe safely?
You must follow all the steps to remove this executable file from your Windows computer.
1. Check the file’s location
2. Scan your system for malware
3. Restart your computer in safe mode
4. Disable the file manually
5. Run an SFC scan
6. Restore using System Restore point
So, these are the steps you need to take to delete Poqexec.exe from your computer. Please let us know in the comments section below if you have any questions or concerns.
Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
