Wup.exe | 2025-2027 |

Chrome searches go to Yahoo instead of Google; endless pop-ups. Finding: Two instances of wup.exe in C:\ProgramData\Updater\ . Analysis: This was adware bundled with a fake "PDF Converter" software. Solution: Uninstalled the rogue software from Control Panel, deleted the folder, and reset Chrome settings.

wup.exe is not a core component of the Microsoft Windows operating system. wup.exe

Open and run:

Malware ensures wup.exe runs every time you boot your PC. Chrome searches go to Yahoo instead of Google;