Home How it works Support Boost Connect Download

Boost Connect

Uncovering the DNA of programs.
Good programs    
1
6
7
,
7
9
6
  
Fair programs  
0
1
1
,
1
2
0
  
Bad programs 
0
0
4
,
2
7
7

What is mcupdate.exe?

Part of McAfee SecurityCenter by Networks Associates Technology Inc

Download Boost and enjoy your PC. Speed up McAfee SecurityCenter and optimize your PC.

How is mcupdate.exe loaded?

Startup files (all users) run - mcupdate.exe is registered with the run identifier 'MCUpdateExe' and the execution command 'C:\Program Files2\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdate.exe' in the Windows registry HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Run keys are startup registry keys that are used to launch an application automatically when any Windows user logs into Windows.
Scheduled task - mcupdate.exe is launched automatically by registering itself into the Windows Task Scheduler under the task name 'McAfee.com Update Check (GYPSY-Gyp)' and is triggered by the Daily action. Task Scheduler provides the ability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals or even with event-based triggers.

Community

What is the community is seeing?What is the community is doing?
About 0.5% of all Boost users have the mcupdate.exe file.Of the 0.5% of mcupdate.exe users, 22.2% have disabled it.
Typical file (disk image) location:
C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe

What else is related?

mcagent.exe (McAfee SecurityCenter by Networks Associates Technology)
mcvsshl.dll (McAfee VirusScan by Networks Associates Technology)
mcvsrte.exe (McAfee VirusScan by Networks Associates Technology)
mcappins.exe (McAfee Application Installer by Networks Associates Technology)
mcvsshld.exe (McAfee VirusScan by Networks Associates Technology)
mcmnhdlr.exe (McAfee VirusScan by Networks Associates Technology)

What Windows OS versions does this run on?

Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536)
Download Boost

File details

File name: mcupdate.exe
Publisher: Networks Associates Technology, Inc
Name: McAfee SecurityCenter
Description: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Engine
Version: 4, 3, 0, 7
Product version: 4, 3, 0, 0
Size: 176 KB
Original file name: mcupdate.exe

Startup files (all users) run details

Name: MCUpdateExe
Command: C:\Program Files2\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdate.exe

Scheduled task details

Name: McAfee.com Update Check (GYPSY-Gyp)
Command: \McAfee.com Update Check (GYPSY-Gyp)

Image hashes

MD5: 27385955e28e1e08461a1cc5c95d1da8
SHA-1: f3a07dfa15f35891735678662891355666acc4c8
SHA-256: 3d8d18f3234bbb90faa6c2ae868d3b86b50b0e55a048e9a9b9b65a9609030324

PE image details

File packed: No
Stay up to date with news about Boost
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest Boost news and discounts.
  
Like on Facebook
Follow on Twitter
© 2017 Reason Software Company Inc.
228 Park Ave S #74122 New York, NY 10003
(646) 664-1038 | info@boostbyreason.com
How it works Privacy Terms Support Contact Download Donate Reason Software, the makers of Boost logo

Download Boost and enjoy your PC.

Increase your PC's performance.
Remove unwanted crapware.
Reduce your boot time.
Identify and resolves crashes.
Download the FREE unlimited trial of Boost!
No spyware, no adware, no bundles, no tricks.
Download

Save 40% on Boost

For a limited time, from now until Tuesday, September 19, 2017 you can purchase Boost for 40% off of the normal price, only $39.95 $24.95.
The instant online savings will be automatically applied during checkout.
 

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Purchase with confidence. We stand behind Boost.
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your software purchase, simply contact our Customer Support within 30 days, and we'll refund the purchase price. We won't make you jump through hoops to get all your money back!