Should I block it?

45%
45% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional 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:   e0497c46f49471a0013434aafc36d006
SHA1:   8df05ac150db13f1132418f987016709e9c453cd
SHA256:   1a935c1e6be0a8de7edcc43d1b16adef3f25fe378b4616fa05778cae7aa0c208

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).

DetailsDetails

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
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
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...
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 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
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...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'UALU notificatin' in the path '\UALU notificatin'
  • Entry path '\UALU notificatin'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 60.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 30.00%
Windows 7 Professional 5.00%
Windows 7 Starter 5.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Russia installs about 31.58% of Updater.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 100.00%
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