Should I block it?

45%

45% of PCs block this file from running.

Possible reason:

Performance resource utilization

Additional versions

1.0.0.0	50.00%
1.0.0.0	50.00%

(Note, Acer Incorporated publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

Relationships

ualu.exe

Updater by Acer Incorporated (Signed)

Remove ualu.exe

Version:	1.0.0.0
MD5:	a93b9ea5e9aaa2cd3711c948a934eb47
SHA1:	e068f4c628487ddc311818e1f789a6a40d150422
SHA256:	f502385ca1f1ccbbbad6720dc6de4d552c6ad3d5d49f7e20e6d47bb94c10f5cc

Overview

ualu.exe is installed with a couple of know programs including Acer Updater published by Acer Incorporated, Gateway Updater from Gateway Incorporated and Gateway Updater by Gateway Incorporated. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Acer Incorporated which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	ualu.exe
Publisher:	Acer Incorporated
Product name:	Updater
Description:	ALURecover
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\gateway\gateway updater\ualu.exe
Original name:	ALURecover.exe
File version:	1.0.0.0
Size:	21.87 KB (22,392 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Acer Incorporated
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Thursday, September 2, 2010
Expiration date:	Friday, September 13, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
Code language:	Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:	Yes
.NET NGENed:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

Acer Updater

Acer Incorporated

22% remove

The Acer Updater software checks for critical updates and fixes to keep your system always up-to-date. When new updates are found, Acer Updater downloads and installs the fixes automatically. Acer Updater only checks for selected updates or BIOS versions that are considered critical to your PC. The program runs both as a scheduled task as well as Windows service. The service is responsible for performing the software checks and upda...

eMachines Updater

Acer Incorporated

26% remove

eMachines Updater is a program designed to manage all installed eMachines programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in the background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.

Gateway Updater

Gateway Incorporated

26% remove

Gateway Updater is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. Gateway Updater checks for installed Gateway OEM software included with a new PC.

Packard Bell Updater

Packard Bell

26% remove

The Packard Bell Updater program is included by default with most new Packard Bell computers. Packard Bell Updater is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. Packard Bell Update checks for installed Packard Bell OEM software included with a n...