GameConsoleService.exe
GameConsole by WildTangent Inc (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.1 |
| MD5: | 6139ae70e943b2a57ad04b70a316c0a0 |
| SHA1: | 24ae628ab14b8930d45e0dd8bd7f0f7c4ab2eb97 |
| SHA256: | d062ae2e7babe70bdf28afdf860f5d3ae4c16d042919cb5a4e935a765495d6a5 |
What is GameConsoleService.exe?
GameConsoleService is the web service portion of WildTangent which is typically installed with various OEM PCs such as HP called the My HP Game Console.
About GameConsoleService.exe (from WildTangent Inc)
“The WildTangent Games App is factory installed on new PCs across the globe. Millions of new players every month use WildTangent Games to enjoy over one thousand games from developers like Blizzard, TH”
Overview
gameconsoleservice.exe runs as a service under the name GameConsoleService (SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\GameConsoleService) within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including My HP Games published by WildTangent, eMachines Game Console from WildTangent and eMachines Game Console by WildTangent. The file is digitally signed by WildTangent Inc which was issued by the Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | gameconsoleservice.exe |
| Publisher: | WildTangent, Inc. |
| Product name: | GameConsole |
| Description: | GameConsoleService |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hp games\my hp game console\gameconsoleservice.exe |
| File version: | 1.0.0.1 |
| Size: | 177.52 KB (181,784 bytes) |
| Build date: | 12/5/2007 2:41 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | WildTangent Inc |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, March 12, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
My HP Games is the Hewlett-Packard branded version of the WildTangent game center that is pre-installed with many HP PCs. During pre-install it includes several WT games already loaded on to the PC for instant trial play. If you do not play WildTangent games or do not wish to use the trail versions you may uninstall this software.
eMachines Game Console is the Hewlett-Packard branded version of the WildTangent game center that is pre-installed with many eMachines PCs. During pre-install it includes several WT games already loaded on to the PC for instant trial play If you do not play WildTangent games or do not wish to use the trail versions you may uninstall this software..
Gateway Game Console is the Gateway computer branded version of the WildTangent game center that is pre-installed with many Gatware PCs. During pre-install it includes several WT games already loaded on to the computer for trial play.
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
55.34% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
25.24% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
4.85% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.85% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.88% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
1.94% |
|
| Windows Vista Ultimate |
0.97% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.97% |
|
| Windows 7 Starter |
0.97% |
|
| Windows Vista™ Home Premium |
0.97% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 67.65% of GameConsole.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
59.02% |
|
| Toshiba |
19.67% |
|
| Acer |
14.75% |
|
| Samsung |
3.28% |
|
| ASUS |
3.28% |
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