The real Google file is typically found in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\GoogleUpdater\[Version Number]\updater.exe

Malware often places an updater.exe in: C:\ProgramData\Google\Chrome\ or %TEMP% folders.

ChromeUpdater.exe (more accurately updater.exe ) is the modern for Google Chrome on Windows.

You can check if your file is legitimate by looking at its location and digital signature:

However, because the name is so generic, it is frequently used by (such as "Luma Stealer" or cryptocurrency miners) to hide in plain sight on your computer. How to Tell if Yours is Genuine

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The real Google file is typically found in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\GoogleUpdater\[Version Number]\updater.exe

Malware often places an updater.exe in: C:\ProgramData\Google\Chrome\ or %TEMP% folders. ChromeUpdater.exe

ChromeUpdater.exe (more accurately updater.exe ) is the modern for Google Chrome on Windows. The real Google file is typically found in:

You can check if your file is legitimate by looking at its location and digital signature: because the name is so generic

However, because the name is so generic, it is frequently used by (such as "Luma Stealer" or cryptocurrency miners) to hide in plain sight on your computer. How to Tell if Yours is Genuine