Wuauclt.exe crashes because it is the oldest, most stressed, and most abused service in the Windows ecosystem. It handles billions of file versions across trillions of hardware configurations. That it only crashes occasionally is a miracle of software engineering.
To ensure that a virus is not impersonating the genuine Windows file, check its location. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open . Why Does Wuauclt.exe Crash
If the file is located anywhere outside of System32 , it is likely malware. Run a deep system scan using or a trusted third-party anti-malware suite immediately. Step 5: Re-register Windows Update DLLs Wuauclt
Did the crash happen , or does it happen randomly? or does it happen randomly?