VersionsVersions

1.02.3502 28.57%
1.02.3501 18.18%
1.02.3500 33.77%
1.02.3005 19.48%

Relationships

UpdaterService.exe

Updater by Acer Incorporated (Signed)

Remove UpdaterService.exe

Overview

UpdaterService.exe has 4 known versions, the most recent one is 1.02.3502. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Updater Service' with the name 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Live Updater Service'. In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 244.14 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Acer Incorporated by the certification authority VeriSign. The programs Acer Updater, Gateway Updater and Packard Bell Updater have been observed as installing specific variations of UpdaterService.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0008% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.31 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.1 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 47 Bytes per minute for reads and 32 Bytes per minute for writes.

What is UpdaterService.exe?

The Acer 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.

DetailsDetails

File name:UpdaterService.exe
Publisher:Acer Incorporated
Product name:Updater
Description:Updater Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\emachines\emachines updater\updaterservice.exe
Original name:Updater Service
Certificate
Issued to:Acer Incorporated
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, September 2, 2010
Expiration date:Friday, September 13, 2013
Windows Service
Service name:SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Live Updater Service
Display name:Updater Service
Type:Win32OwnProcess

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of 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 Upd...
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...
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 ...
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 a...

BehaviorsBehaviors

(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of UpdaterService.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • Updater Service
  • 'Live Updater Service'

VersionsAll file variations of UpdaterService.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
93b73ded2bc688f140c6ae2fbad45789 7b9fe952f9fff67afaaac1702219f563f1132883 249.39 KB
6bb516a31de232dab436ff3a117e1e80 7141a688e6fd6fd835826915f95148bb47909845 249.39 KB
b705c7097f9a0ec941d02dce7c7d426c 0738d811e6f963944210847501552cd81cc5f29d 238.89 KB
6bcee9c766815bfff89de7d81af34ce1 8943d374422de5badb00ad090eb0046aa6791cb6 238.89 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 64.47%
Windows 7 Home Basic 13.16%
Windows 7 Starter 10.53%
Windows 8 Pro 3.95%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.63%
Windows 7 Professional 1.32%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.32%
Microsoft Windows XP 1.32%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.32%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 43.84% of Updater.
Should I remove It? Clean your PC of unwanted adware, toolbars and bloatware.

Download it for FREE