Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.1.346 25.84%
1.0.1.346 1.12%
1.0.1.346 3.37%
1.0.0.338 3.37%
1.0.0.329 5.62%
1.0.0.321 1.12%
1.0.0.268 57.30%
1.0.0.252 1.12%
1.0.0.252 1.12%

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AutoUpdate.exe

Driver Booster by IObit Information Technology (Signed)

Remove AutoUpdate.exe
Version:   1.0.0.252
MD5:   25f424cb9894dd2808f2c387eac9ccc3
SHA1:   112899f879924e70cb8358e35bf57ce02b695e89
SHA256:   eb1d325f1225109b2873593b8d21ca300bd8a58209442c998d26abef3fce00ac

Overview

autoupdate.exe is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Driver Booster published by IObit and Driver Booster published by IObit. The file is digitally signed by IObit Information Technology which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:autoupdate.exe
Publisher:IObit
Product name:Driver Booster
Description:Driver Booster Updater
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\iobit\driver booster\autoupdate.exe
File version:1.0.0.252
Product version:1.0.0.0
Size:831.31 KB (851,264 bytes)
Build date:7/16/2013 10:20 PM
Certificate
Issued to:IObit Information Technology
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, January 14, 2013
Expiration date:Sunday, February 14, 2016
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
IObit
43% remove
Outdated drivers may heavily affect your PC performance and lead to system crashes. Driver Booster scans and identifies outdated drivers automatically, and downloads and installs the right update for you with just ONE click, saving you loads of time. Moreover, it's specially designed to tweak drivers for best gaming performance. It's the right tool to protect your PC from hardware failures, conflicts, and system crashes.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Driver Booster Update.job'
  • Login entry path '\Driver Booster Update'
Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Driver Booster Update' runs on logon in the path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Driver Booster Update.job'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.71%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.85%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.11%
Windows 8.1 7.87%
Windows 8 7.87%
Windows 8 Pro 5.62%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.49%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 4.49%
Windows 7 Professional 4.49%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.25%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.25%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 51.72% of Driver Booster.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 30.77%
Acer 18.80%
Hewlett-Packard 15.38%
ASUS 13.68%
Lenovo 5.13%
Sony 3.42%
MSI 3.42%
Compaq 3.42%
Toshiba 1.71%
Samsung 1.71%
GIGABYTE 1.71%
American Megatrends 0.85%
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