Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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ALU.exe
Updater by Acer Incorporated (Signed)
| Version: | 1.02.3502 |
| MD5: | 597e74342988af4f8806314a7b99680a |
| SHA1: | 6c33bca2b825e5179137be4fcea10b375d9fc149 |
Overview
alu.exe is installed with a couple of know programs including Acer Updater published by Acer Incorporated, Gateway Updater from Gateway Incorporated and Gateway Updater by Gateway Incorporated. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Acer Incorporated which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536).
Details
| File name: | alu.exe |
| Publisher: | Acer Incorporated |
| Product name: | Updater |
| Description: | Updater Client |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\acer\acer updater\alu.exe |
| File version: | 1.02.3502 |
| Size: | 2.23 MB (2,337,144 bytes) |
| Build date: | 4/3/2012 7:01 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Acer Incorporated |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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 Updater only checks for selected updates or BIOS versions that are considered critical to your PC.
The program runs both as a scheduled task as well as Windows service. The service is responsible for performing the software checks and upda...
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 background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.
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 and installs them if found based on the user's settings. Gateway Updater checks for installed Gateway OEM software included with a new PC.
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 automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. Packard Bell Update checks for installed Packard Bell OEM software included with a n...
Behaviors
Scheduled task
- The job '{E8F01FF3-642D-411F-846E-418CAF2F7247}' runs on registration in the path '\{E8F01FF3-642D-411F-846E-418CAF2F7247}'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
100.00% |
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Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
100.00% |
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