AvastEmUpdate.exe

avast! Antivirus by AVAST Software (Signed)

Remove AvastEmUpdate.exe
Version:   7.0.1474.765
MD5:   7f19838ac317c34fced020be529af71e
SHA1:   5fa75eb10855ed22264c380cb4f8bb41e75a6ae0
SHA256:   173b17b724385eef8a6a67518aeeb91832141089409a55723a54af986928f6a6
Warning 4 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

What is AvastEmUpdate.exe?

avast! Emergency Update for avast! Antivirus 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.

About AvastEmUpdate.exe (from AVAST Software)

Free antivirus with anti-spyware protection for Windows. AVAST Software leads the security software industry – protecting 160 million PCs, Macs and Mobiles around the globe – by distributing FREE anti

DetailsDetails

File name:avastemupdate.exe
Publisher:AVAST Software
Product name:avast! Antivirus
Description:avast! Emergency Update
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\avastemupdate.exe
File version:7.0.1474.765
Size:241.43 KB (247,224 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:AVAST Software
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
AVAST Software
9% remove
Avast! Free Antivirus is a full-featured antivirus and anti-spyware scanning and removal product that offers a web-reputation browser extension as well as virtualization technology. Accurate threat updates via Avast updates are delivered automatically using PUSH update technology.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'avast! Emergency Update' runs daily in the path '\avast! Emergency Update'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINXP\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\FAIYAS\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Entry path '\avast! Emergency Update'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path 'D:\WINDOWS\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINXP\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\avast! Emergency Update.job'
  • Login entry path '\avast! Emergency Update'

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 4 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
Antiy Labs AVL 2.0.3.7 Trojan/Win32.Agent
Commtouch 5.4.1.7 W32/Trojan.SXCX-3379
The Hacker None Trojan/Agent.asg
Trend Micro HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V1101

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 29.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 17.00%
Windows 7 Professional 9.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 8.00%
Windows 8 4.00%
Windows 8 Pro 2.50%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.00%
Windows Vista Business 1.50%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 8 Pro N 1.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.84% of avast! Antivirus.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 21.26%
Toshiba 14.96%
Acer 13.78%
Hewlett-Packard 13.39%
ASUS 11.02%
Intel 7.87%
Samsung 4.33%
Lenovo 3.15%
American Megatrends 2.36%
GIGABYTE 2.36%
Sony 1.57%
MSI 1.57%
Medion 1.57%
Packard Bell 0.79%
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