bullguardupdate2.exe
BullGuard by BullGuard Ltd. (Signed)
Overview
bullguardupdate2.exe has 6 known versions, the most recent one is 14.0.0.9. During installation, a run registry key for all users is added that will cause the program to run each time any user logs on to Windows. The average file size is about 2.33 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to BullGuard Ltd. by the certification authority GlobalSign nv-sa. The programs BullGuard, BullGuard Antivirus and BullGuard Premium Protection have been observed as installing specific variations of bullguardupdate2.exe.
 Details
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| File name: | bullguardupdate2.exe |
| Publisher: | BullGuard Ltd. |
| Product name: | BullGuard |
| Description: | BullGuard Secondary Updater |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\bullguard ltd\bullguard\bullguardupdate2.exe |
| Original name: | SecondaryUpdater.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | BullGuard Ltd. |
| Authority (CA): | GlobalSign nv-sa |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of BullGuard.)
“BullGuard Antivirus comes with an impenetrable protection system based on multiple defence layers. These make sure all online threats, including the newest types of viruses, spyware, phishing, rootkit...”
“Together with Signature-based Detection, which deals with known malware, they make up a multi-layered defence system for PC that's virtually impenetrable. Some websites have malicious code hidden in t...”
“BullGuard Internet Security delivers the best security tools to simply protect you from all online threat. Award-winning technology with multiple protection layers for superior virus catch rates - as ...”
“BullGuard Premium Protection is a complete, simple-to-use security suite that protects you against malware, identity theft, financial fraud, online data leaks and helps you keep your children safe on ...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of bullguardupdate2.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'BullGuardUpdate2' → C:\Program Files\bullguard ltd\bullguard\BullGuardUpdate2.exe
All file variations of bullguardupdate2.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
Germany installs about 33.33% of BullGuard.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
42.86% |
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| Medion |
28.57% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| Samsung |
14.29% |
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