What is PQPBSUPDATE user account?

Some users suddenly find the PQPBSUPDATE user account. We'll tell you what it's all about and whether you can delete it.

PQPBSUPDATE - do you need the user?

• The user account probably appears when you install ProQuest software. Among other things, the company produces programs for databases and eBooks.
• If you use such software, the user is probably needed. If not, you can delete it in the Control Panel.
• For security reasons, however, you should first deactivate the user. If there are no problems with Windows or other programs, you can delete the user.
• To do this, press the [Windows] and [R] keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens. By entering "cmd", open the command prompt. Enter the command "net / user: PQPBSUpdate / active: no" and confirm it with the [Enter] key.