Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, AnchorFree Inc publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
expattrayservice.exe
By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)
| MD5: | 1034f1285e474fcbb850afd2dc712837 |
| SHA1: | 46f5ac0fc5c31821b70a8988ff4fc1d9f538a7f3 |
Overview
expattrayservice.exe runs as a service under the name ExpatTrayService within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Expat Shield 2.24 published by AnchorFree Inc and is most likely removed by most users once installed (61% removed). The file is digitally signed by AnchorFree Inc which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | expattrayservice.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\expat shield\bin\expattrayservice.exe |
| Size: | 75.7 KB (77,520 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AnchorFree Inc |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
Expat Shield is a VPN program that allows users to access UK TV websites such as BBC iPlayer and ITV when outside of the UK. Expat Shield routes your IP address via a UK IP address as if you were still in the UK wherever you are in the world. Normally, the BBC will block any IP address that is outside the UK from accessing its services both online and through the BBC iPlayer program.
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.00% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
10.00% |
|
Distribution by country
United Kingdom installs about 20.00% of expattrayservice.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Sony |
28.57% |
|
| MSI |
28.57% |
|
| Acer |
28.57% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
|
