Agent.exe

Battle.net Update Agent by Blizzard Entertainment (Signed)

Remove Agent.exe
Version:   1.2.1.0
MD5:   f1fd3cec0ffc01087b68567300212c1a
SHA1:   a96fd622b528cfc56788b8224575e65d1819fad2
SHA256:   e3d2aa7e48528c2bd603816952ee3d5513c30ba03cc91446ffa61655208a70a7

What is Agent.exe?

Battle.net Update Agent is a 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

agent.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. The file is digitally signed by Blizzard Entertainment which was issued by the Thawte certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:agent.exe
Publisher:Blizzard Entertainment
Product name:Battle.net Update Agent
Typical file path:C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\battle.net\agent\agent.1267\agent.exe
File version:1.2.1.0
Size:5.73 MB (6,011,072 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Blizzard Entertainment
Authority (CA):Thawte
Effective date:Friday, September 30, 2011
Expiration date:Thursday, December 5, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1040\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1737\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1675\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1675\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1544\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1363\Agent.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Battle.net\Agent\Agent.1267\Agent.exe'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 58.82%
Windows 8 23.53%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.65%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 23.53% of Battle.net Update Agent.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 44.44%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
Toshiba 22.22%
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