Should I block it?
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, Performersoft LLC publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
dmwu.exe
Installer by Performersoft LLC (Signed)
| Version: | 14.12.8.9 |
| MD5: | f4f0c35d4dd9e3224654f2528c986ee1 |
| SHA1: | 8c54e1c648313f412a7074d0014ad9929a5201d7 |
What is dmwu.exe?
Web Optimizer by Performersoft LLC is a web browser extension and browser helper object (BHO) for Internet Explorer and Firefox (extension) and distributed through Perion Networks. The Web Optimizer extension includes a search bar which provides modified search redirection results and a search provider. Web Optimizer will attempt to change the default home page of the user's web browser as well.
Overview
dmwu.exe runs as a service under the name IBUpdaterService within the local user context. The file is digitally signed by Performersoft LLC which was issued by the GoDaddy.com certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | dmwu.exe |
| Product name: | Installer |
| Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\dmwu.exe |
| Original name: | installer.exe |
| File version: | 14.12.8.9 |
| Size: | 619.72 KB (634,592 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Performersoft LLC |
| Authority (CA): | GoDaddy.com |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, June 27, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of Installer.
