Chromeupdater.exe May 2026

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

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

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 Malware often places an updater