Should I block it?

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

VersionsAdditional versions

2.1.0.1051 9.43%
2.1.0.1045 26.42%
2.0.0.929 9.43%
2.0.0.828 7.55%
2.0.0.755 9.43%
2.0.0.755 7.55%
2.0.0.720 1.89%
2.0.0.653 1.89%
2.0.0.653 26.42%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

liveupdate.exe

Product Updater by IObit Information Technology (Signed)

Remove liveupdate.exe
Version:   2.0.0.653
MD5:   beff149a82f78b648046108eb9d28893
SHA1:   cb9133ac418f779c00b82daa3e00aa613bb0f509

Overview

liveupdate.exe runs as a service under the name LiveUpdate (LiveUpdateSvc) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Advanced SystemCare 7 published by IObit, Advanced SystemCare 7 from IObit and Advanced SystemCare 7 by IObit. The file is digitally signed by IObit Information Technology which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:liveupdate.exe
Publisher:IObit
Product name:Product Updater
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\iobit\liveupdate\liveupdate.exe
File version:2.0.0.653
Product version:2.0.0.0
Size:2.05 MB (2,151,200 bytes)
Build date:10/16/2013 1:33 AM
Certificate
Issued to:IObit Information Technology
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
IObit
27% remove
Advanced SystemCare 7 provides automated and all-in-one PC care service with Malware Removal, Registry Fix, Privacy Protection, Performance Tune-up, and System Cleaning capabilities. It also creates superior and safer online experience with the latest Surfing Protection and Internet Boost technology, ensuring you top online security and maximum PC performance.
Spigot, Inc.
  67% remove
Installs a Spigot toolbar in your Web browser that collects and stores information about your web browsing habits and sends this information to Spigot so they can suggest services or provide ads via the toolbar. The toolbar is typically included with several IObit software products as an optional install.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'LiveUpdateSvc' (LiveUpdate)
  • LiveUpdateSvc

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00034633%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00007653%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00026980%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:2,137 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:235,615/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:5.6 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):7.82 MB
Private (minimum):924 KB
Non-paged memory:5.6 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:80.84 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):88.08 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.68 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):8.49 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:9,636/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:543 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:4/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:3 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:140/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:9
12
Handles:132
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\iobit\liveupdate\liveupdate.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:LiveUpdateSvc
Display name:LiveUpdate
Description:“LiveUpdate”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 52.83%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.21%
Windows 8.1 7.55%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.77%
Windows 8 Pro 3.77%
Microsoft Windows XP 3.77%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.89%
Windows 7 Professional 1.89%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.89%
Windows 8 1.89%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.89%
Windows 7 Starter 1.89%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.89%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.89%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 54.72% of Product Updater.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 28.99%
Hewlett-Packard 21.74%
Acer 15.94%
Toshiba 8.70%
Lenovo 5.80%
ASUS 5.80%
Sony 2.90%
Intel 2.90%
Gateway 2.90%
Compaq 2.90%
Samsung 1.45%
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