steam.exe

Steam Client Bootstrapper by Valve (Signed)

Remove steam.exe
Version:   01.66.83.42
MD5:   2ca9921deda88075e9ecf3dc1ac11cb7
SHA1:   502fb462057062e4e622f25659fa6f6207b7eaaa
SHA256:   fe9e501340ab8d2b12ddb2b2945e23712399876c23dce20e6456a428729a8e89

Overview

steam.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. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Gotham City Impostors: Free To Play published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Cracked Steam from Anti-Valve Software and Cracked Steam by Anti-Valve Software.

DetailsDetails

File name:steam.exe
Publisher:Valve Corporation
Product name:Steam Client Bootstrapper
Description:Steam Client Bootstrapper (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\steam\steam.exe
File version:01.66.83.42
Product version:01.00.00.01
Size:1.52 MB (1,597,864 bytes)
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
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Anti-Valve Software
26% remove
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Milestone Srl
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Skype Technologies S.A.
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Valve Corporation
10% remove
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Valve Corporation
10% remove
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Valve Corporation
4% remove
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
7% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Steam' → "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
Scheduled tasks
  • The task '{733C26E7-55C8-4774-BD2F-372F32A977E7}' runs on registration in the path '\{733C26E7-55C8-4774-BD2F-372F32A977E7}'
  • The job '{D6CF8D04-9D42-4FBD-A9E8-ECD261FD0840}' runs on registration in the path '\{D6CF8D04-9D42-4FBD-A9E8-ECD261FD0840}'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\pttm caminho\Steam.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Steam' → "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.16%
Windows 8 11.18%
Windows 8 Pro 7.24%
Windows 7 Professional 5.26%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.26%
Windows 8.1 3.95%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.29%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.97%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.97%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.97%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.32%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.32%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.32%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.32%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 0.66%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.66%
Windows 7 Starter 0.66%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 45.39% of Steam Client Bootstrapper.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 19.63%
Dell 17.18%
ASUS 14.72%
Acer 11.04%
Lenovo 7.36%
Sony 7.36%
Toshiba 6.13%
American Megatrends 3.07%
Alienware 2.45%
GIGABYTE 2.45%
Intel 2.45%
MSI 2.45%
Samsung 1.23%
Sahara 1.23%
Apple 1.23%
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