Should I block it?

60%

60% of PCs block this file from running.

Possible reason:

Performance resource utilization

Additional versions

1, 0, 9, 0	91.67%
1, 0, 9, 0	8.33%

(Note, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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UpdateChecker.exe

UpdateChecker Application by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove UpdateChecker.exe

Version:	1, 0, 9, 0
MD5:	f4ad88ff508a573e3ec7c8e0e4760328
SHA1:	6e32d201a8b0eebfa42899c6e85064f69e82eb64
SHA256:	a2fd2357706eb8fe7708b7874f3aa507923c2676bda84055f5903491ede76c82

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.

Overview

updatechecker.exe is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). This is typically installed with the program Super Hybrid Engine published by ASUS. The file is digitally signed by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

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
File version:	1, 0, 9, 0
Size:	118.63 KB (121,472 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Monday, August 3, 2009
Expiration date:	Saturday, August 4, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following program will install this file

Super Hybrid Engine

ASUS

11% remove

“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 of hardware, software and BIOS by ASUS research development engineers. It gives users the control needed to obtain optimum performance. In terms of power efficiency, the Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life between 35-53% as compared to...”