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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.1.3.8 13.98%
1.1.3.8 1.08%
1.1.3.7 11.83%
1.1.3.7 5.38%
1.1.3.7 3.23%
1.1.3.7 5.38%
1.1.3.7 4.30%
1.1.3.7 1.08%
1.1.3.7 3.23%
1.1.3.6 37.63%
1.1.3.5 9.68%
1.1.3.4 1.08%
1.1.2.7 1.08%
1.1.1.7 1.08%

Updater.exe

Launcher by Amonetize ltd. (Signed)

Remove Updater.exe
Version:   1.1.3.4
MD5:   591a9aa3bdb8d73db0c1611f74ecf708
SHA1:   0264197b5b6d7fc82132ef78dd12214054b1df8a
SHA256:   5e27cd7311b4cf2c343243f1b2ecdaa2aee9cd10edcb89455c1a0b4978a32a66

What is Updater.exe?

Software version updater (updater.exe) 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.

Overview

updater.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). This is typically installed with the program Software Version Updater published by Amonetize ltd. and is most likely removed by most users once installed (80% removed). The file is digitally signed by Amonetize ltd. which was issued by the Thawte certificate authority (CA). Note, some antivirus scanners have flagged this file, however it is not necessarily considered malware (see below for details).

DetailsDetails

File name:updater.exe
Publisher:Amonetize ltd.
Product name:Launcher
Description:Software version updater
Typical file path:C:\users\user\appdata\local\swvupdater\updater.exe
File version:1.1.3.4
Size:290.19 KB (297,152 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Amonetize ltd.
Authority (CA):Thawte
Effective date:Monday, May 14, 2012
Expiration date:Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Amonetize ltd.
  80% remove
The program is distributed by Amonetize ltd., a program bundling/installation monitization platform. "We provide our own installer software component. Our installer easily integrates with any Windows software product. The installer component offers users which are installing one of our software partners’ products, the opportunity to install some of our advertisers’ software in addition to that installation. The exact additional software...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'SwvUpdtr' → C:\users\user\appdata\Local\SwvUpdater\Updater.exe /reg
Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'AmiUpdXp' runs on logon in the path '\AmiUpdXp'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AmiUpdXp.job'
  • Entry path '\AmiUpdXp'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AmiUpdXp.job'
  • Login entry path '\AmiUpdXp'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 32.97%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.27%
Microsoft Windows XP 13.19%
Windows 8 Pro 10.99%
Windows 8 5.49%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.30%
Windows 7 Professional 2.20%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.20%
Windows Vista Ultimate 2.20%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.10%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 1.10%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 51.65% of Launcher.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 28.89%
Toshiba 20.00%
Dell 17.78%
Acer 12.22%
ASUS 6.67%
Gateway 4.44%
American Megatrends 3.33%
Sony 2.22%
Sahara 2.22%
Samsung 2.22%
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