UpdateChecker.exe
UpdateChecker Application by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)
Overview
updatechecker.exe has 2 known versions, the most recent one is 1, 0, 9, 0. The process utilizes the Windows Task Scheduler to automatically launch the file as a process when a user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 115.31 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Super Hybrid Engine from ASUS.
What is updatechecker.exe?
Update Checker Application is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found. The updater will check for updates remotely and install them based on an internal schedule.
 Details
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| File name: | updatechecker.exe |
| Publisher: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| Product name: | UpdateChecker Application |
| Description: | UpdateChecker MFC Application |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\asus\asusupdate\updatechecker\updatechecker.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, August 3, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, August 4, 2012 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of UpdateChecker Application.)
“The Super Hybrid Engine is a breakthrough in power efficiency that results in longer battery life, maximized up to 53%. Super Hybrid Engine is an innovative technology created through the redesigning ...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of updatechecker.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'ASUS Update Checker' runs on logon in the path '\ASUS\ASUS Update Checker'
- Entry path '\ASUS\ASUS Update Checker'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\ASUS\ASUS Update Checker'
All file variations of updatechecker.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
58.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.67% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 25.00% of UpdateChecker Application.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
50.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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