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hl2.exe

By Valve (Signed)

Remove hl2.exe
MD5:   451a35d7877cf704346ba17fbe3e1d27
SHA1:   071ccc9d68889d7d67425dfec4a17c52807050d0
SHA256:   75194a58760aa600bbc5aa05883ef77ef88a5f1c0f4b800de8992e7198fb3a0b

Overview

hl2.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Counter-Strike: Source published by Valve Corporation, Team Fortress 2 from Valve Corporation and Team Fortress 2 by Valve Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Valve which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:hl2.exe
Typical file path:C:\steam\steamapps\toniboni5\team fortress 2\hl2.exe
Size:101.33 KB (103,760 bytes)
Build date:10/26/2011 3:40 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Valve
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, September 27, 2012
Expiration date:Monday, November 23, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed program
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\smiddy96\team fortress 2\hl2.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 66.67%
Microsoft Windows XP 33.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Australia installs about 33.33% of hl2.exe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
MSI 100.00%
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