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Outlook.exe

Microsoft Office Outlook by Microsoft Corporation (Signed)

Remove Outlook.exe
Version:   10.0.6863
MD5:   4d17c06975adc1abd455c7c96822e3dc
SHA1:   55482c68c2e271f200622fa094ea5d47180af690
SHA256:   a5a653ee7aada60406d937e91e3ff263c874a66db024208ea96acea32375c8fc

What is Outlook.exe?

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager that can be used as a stand-alone application, or can work with Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server for multiple users in an organization, such as shared mailboxes and calendars, Exchange public folders, SharePoint lists and meeting schedules.

Overview

outlook.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. This is typically installed with the program Microsoft Office XP Professional published by Microsoft Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Microsoft Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:outlook.exe
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Microsoft Office Outlook
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\microsoft office\office12\outlook.exe
File version:10.0.6863
Size:45.84 KB (46,936 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Microsoft Corporation
Authority (CA):Microsoft Corporation
Expiration date:Friday, January 11, 2013
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Microsoft Corporation
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Microsoft Office XP is an office suite created and distributed by Microsoft for Windows operating system. Despite the "XP" branding, Office XP does not require Windows XP or higher; rather, "XP" was a marketing term for its era. The component products were packaged together in various suites. Some of these editions were available as retail packages in either full or upgrade versions, others as full OEM versions for inclusion with new PC...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Shell open commands
  • vcffile
  • msgfile
  • mailto
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Programas\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE'
Scheduled tasks
  • The task '{D755A752-2736-437A-8856-96F70114AD2C}' runs on registration in the path '\{D755A752-2736-437A-8856-96F70114AD2C}'
  • The task '{4F18088F-79E8-459D-B915-FC54A9DCB3D9}' runs on registration in the path '\{4F18088F-79E8-459D-B915-FC54A9DCB3D9}'
  • Entry path '\{F75C2CB4-A214-429C-B241-7D78CF1DAC07}'
  • Entry path '\{50C269B6-78D9-496E-BF6A-08192DACD341}'
  • Entry path '\{4D2A71B1-1939-4C82-A772-2076D77AB91F}'
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Microsoft Office Outlook' → C:\PROGRAM FILES (X86)\MICROSOFT OFFICE\Office12\OUTLOOK.EXE

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 19.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.50%
Windows 8.1 10.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.00%
Windows 7 Professional 6.00%
Windows 8 Pro 5.00%
Windows 8 4.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 2.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 1.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 27.41% of Microsoft Office Outlook.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 16.36%
ASUS 14.13%
Hewlett-Packard 13.75%
Lenovo 12.64%
Toshiba 9.67%
Compaq 8.18%
Acer 7.43%
Sony 4.46%
Intel 3.72%
American Megatrends 3.35%
GIGABYTE 2.97%
Sahara 1.86%
Samsung 1.12%
Alienware 0.37%
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