Should I block it?

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

VersionsAdditional versions

892b6 50.00%
f698f 12.50%
b4a9f 25.00%
e22a1 12.50%
(Note, Arcade Candy publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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candyupdater.exe

By Arcade Candy (Signed)

Remove candyupdater.exe
MD5:   f698f558551169febee7c12b18a94224
SHA1:   7fd6071b84e361b8b83105731a5c8a96fee29fd2
SHA256:   fa66bb820f105d41c9c1095e6bb42eb465020002e760cadf929fb65aebbb72ca

What is candyupdater.exe?

candyupdater.exe for Arcade Candy is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

Overview

candyupdater.exe is typically installed with the program ArcadeCandy published by ArcadeCandy LLC and is most likely removed by most users once installed (65% removed). The file is digitally signed by Arcade Candy which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:candyupdater.exe
Typical file path:C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\arcadecandy\candyupdater.exe
Size:83.16 KB (85,160 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Arcade Candy
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, March 22, 2012
Expiration date:Saturday, March 23, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
ArcadeCandy LLC
  65% remove
From the EULA: "Premium Games are offered free of charge at the Site in exchange for your agreement to install ArcadeCandy Software (the "Software"). The Software will allow us to display text link, popup/under, transitional and floating advertisements on your computer based on the information we collect from you as described in the Privacy Policy. The Software does not install any cookies on your computer and it does not collect any pe...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'CandyUpdater' runs daily in the path '\CandyUpdater'
  • Entry path '\CandyUpdater'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\CandyUpdater.job'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 50.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 12.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 87.50% of candyupdater.exe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Toshiba 50.00%
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