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[FIXED] Windows cannot find ‘/OnlineUpdate/LiveUpd.exe’

Several users on Windows 10 help forums have raised concerns about getting the “Windows cannot find ‘/OnlineUpdate/LiveUpd.exe’ error. The message, which pops up every second, reads in full:

“Windows cannot find ‘/OnlineUpdate/LiveUpd.exe’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.”

If you have encountered this error and you’re looking instructions on how to remove it from your Windows 10 PC, this post is for you. First, we share a brief summary describing the error and what might have triggered it, and then offer likely solutions that worked for other users.

What Is LiveUpd.exe on Windows 10?

The legitimate LiveUpd.exe file is a software component belonging to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. If you’re using a Huawei modem for your Internet, the file installs as part of Huawei Technologies’ “Mobile Partner”. The file is used to update Huawei products that are installed on your PC.

Usually, the file is located in a subfolder in C:\Program Files, alongside “uninst.exe”, which allows you to uninstall the associated program.

Other users who have IObit products installed on their Windows 10 PCs have also run into the same error.

The best way to check which software the executable file belongs to is via Windows Task Manager. Try to locate the “LiveUpdate.exe” file under the “Processes” tab. Switch to the “Details” tab, and you will find details about the process.

You can also confirm its location from the “Properties” window.

How to Fix “Windows Cannot Find ‘/OnlineUpdate/LiveUpd.exe'” Issue

So, back to the question, ‘what if ‘Windows cannot find OnlineUpdate LiveUpd.exe’?

Try out these solutions, and hopefully, you should be able to remove LiveUpdate.exe from your Windows 10 computer.

Solution 1: Uninstall Associated Programs

We mentioned above that LiveUpd.exe may be created by Huawei Technologies or the software company, IObit. So, before you proceed, you must first identify which software the file belongs to. This way, you can easily tell the software that needs to be uninstalled. For instance, if you have installed IObit products, go right ahead and uninstall any IObit application from your PC.

The same case applies to Huawei products. To proceed, here is a simple guide to follow:

  1. Find the Control Panel from your Start menu, and launch it.
  2. Open the “Uninstall a program” option under the Programs applet, and locate the software in question.
  3. Right-click the software you want to delete from your system and click Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the program successfully.

However, this process might not remove all traces of the program. To make sure no files are left behind on your PC, you must delete the application’s full directory. To do so, go to the installation directory and delete the associated folder. For example, if you had installed any of the IObit programs, the path would look something like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\LiveUpdate.

Solution 2: Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus

Your antivirus may mistake some files for malware, hence blocking Windows from accessing them. To bypass this issue, try to temporarily disable it and check if this action resolves the error.

Remember, connecting to the internet with your security software deactivated leaves your entire system vulnerable to attacks. Therefore, be sure to reactivate your antivirus software the moment you are done installing your software.

Solution 3: Perform a Clean Boot

Windows has a Clean Boot feature that helps you to diagnose advanced Windows problems. It makes it easy to identify those errors whose origin you can’t find. When you perform a clean boot, your PC starts with a minimal set of startup programs and drivers. Due to this, some of your programs might not work as expected.

Before you proceed, you may want to create a restore point first. This way, if things go sideways, you can easily revert the changes.

Here’s how to enter a Clean Boot state:

  1. Press the Windows Key, type in “msconfig” (no quotes) and hit Enter.
  2. Uncheck the “Load startup items” box and ensure the “Load system services” and “Use original boot configuration” boxes are checked.
  3. Next, switch to the “Services” tab, and check the box next to the “Hide all Microsoft services” option.
  4. Click OK > Apply to save the changes, and restart your computer.

If the problem goes away after entering the Clean Boot state, one of the items in your system could be the culprit. To expose it, start enabling one item after the other and restart your computer after each action. Once you identify the problematic service, consider leaving it disabled or removing it completely.

Solution 4: Clean Your Registry

Normally, when you uninstall a program, its executable file should also be removed. However, if for whatever reason the file is left behind, you should carry out further investigations to verify the legitimacy of the file. That said, sometimes, you may find orphaned keys in the registry. While they may not cause issues on your Windows system, it is safer to remove them.

Keep in mind that interfering with the Windows Registry might cause unpleasant PC issues, or even worse, make your computer inoperable. To be on the safe side, we recommend using an automated tool like Auslogics Registry Cleaner. The application is easy to use. What’s more, it works behind the scenes to clear invalid entries from your registry without disrupting your activities. In the process, it eliminates possible errors and resolves stability issues.

The software is, especially effective for those programs that don’t clean uninstall, thereby leaving behind registry keys. Registry Cleaner has a clean interface so you won’t confuse what button does what. Plus, it lets you review the registry entries it finds so that you can check out the corrupt ones and exclude those that you don’t want to be deleted.

Give these solutions a try and let us know which one worked.