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60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
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AdvancedSystemProtector.exe
Advanced System Protector by Systweak Software (Signed)
| Version: | 2.1.1000.10229 |
| MD5: | c63bbef221f392706adeee1966c05ff8 |
| SHA1: | 45752dda047daa48aaaf1205baa33ba48b4c341e |
| SHA256: | ccad40c2b94d88d5745ce8e90926cf267dd8e6fd953674f71a0ccde1d7417ea5 |
Overview
advancedsystemprotector.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). This is typically installed with the program Advanced System Protector published by Systweak Inc. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Systweak Software which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). Note, some antivirus scanners have flagged this file, however it is not necessarily considered malware (see below for details).
Details
| File name: | advancedsystemprotector.exe |
| Publisher: | Systweak |
| Product name: | Advanced System Protector |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\advanced system protector\advancedsystemprotector.exe |
| File version: | 2.1.1000.10229 |
| Size: | 6.09 MB (6,381,496 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Systweak Software |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, December 10, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
“Advanced System Protector is a solution to detect and remove the malicious programs intruding your computer. It offers protection against deceptive applications that affect start-up programs, cookies, Registry entries, and files and folders to hide themselves in your system. Check for infections in all vulnerable areas and safeguard your hard work and personal data. With the vast database of malware detections you can efficiently contro...”
Behaviors
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Advanced System Protector_startup'
Scheduled tasks
- The job 'Advanced System Protector_startup' runs on logon in the path '\Advanced System Protector_startup'
- Entry path '\Advanced System Protector_startup'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Advanced System Protector_startup' → "C:\Program Files\Advanced System Protector\AdvancedSystemProtector.exe" autolaunch
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.47% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.68% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
11.69% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
7.79% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.19% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
2.60% |
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| Windows 8 Release Preview |
2.60% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.60% |
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| Windows 8 |
1.30% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
1.30% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 39.47% of Advanced System Protector.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
34.33% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
16.42% |
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| ASUS |
14.93% |
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| Sony |
8.96% |
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| Toshiba |
5.97% |
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| Intel |
5.97% |
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| Dell |
5.97% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.99% |
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| Compaq |
2.99% |
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| Alienware |
1.49% |
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