What is FCUpdateService.exe? & How to Remove it?

After installing Foxit Reader on your computer, you can notice FCUpdateService.exe running under the Processes tab in Task Manager with description ‘Foxit Cloud Safe Update Service’ even when the application is not in use.

This service runs from the location ‘C:Program FilesFoxit SoftwareFoxit ReaderFoxit Cloud’, yes! Indeed, it has been installed by Foxit Cloud. To remove or stop this process from running, you need to uninstall Foxit Cloud from your computer.

FCUpdateService.exe Process thumb What is FCUpdateService.exe? & How to Remove it?

Removing FCUpdateService.exe

Control Panel>Programs and Features>Programs>Programs and Features, select ‘Foxit Cloud’ and click ‘Uninstall’ button.

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Note: Uninstalling Foxit Cloud doesn’t affect the way Foxit Reader functions, you can safely remove it unless you use the service.

Hope that helps, if you’ve any doubts, ask us in the comments.

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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