How to disable IObit’s LiveUpdate.exe Process?

When you install any one of IObit programs such as Advanced SystemCare, Uninstaller and other LiveUpdate component -IObit product updater that-checks periodically for program updates and notifies you when available – gets installed and registers itself in Windows as a Service. Most annoying part is LiveUpdate.exe process keeps running and checks for updates even though you’ve uninstalled program(s) of IObit. Lets see how to disable this if you no longer need it.

LiveUpdate folder thumb How to disable IObits LiveUpdate.exe Process?

Disabling IObit’s LiveUpdate.exe

LiveUpdate.exe application runs from this directory ” C:Program FilesIObitLiveUpdate”. What happened and what we need to do stop this process from running on startup? This process has been set to start automatically on startup and we’re going to disable it and stop service.

IObit Liveupdate.exe process thumb How to disable IObits LiveUpdate.exe Process?

For that

1. Open Run command and type “services.msc” (without quotes) and press enter

2. Find LiveUpdate.exe, double click on it to bring Properties dialog choose startup type as “Disabled” ” and click “Stop” button.

Liveupdate service properties thumb How to disable IObits LiveUpdate.exe Process?

3. Click “OK” to apply the changes.

Note: If you install another IObit product next time that service automatically gets active again. Hope you know what to do after uninstalling that program.

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Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

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