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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

22.0.1471.70 5.26%
22.0.1471.50 47.37%
21.0.1432.67 5.26%
19.0.1326.63 5.26%
17.0.1241.53 5.26%
16.0.1196.62 21.05%
15.0.1147.141 5.26%
15.0.1147.130 5.26%

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launcher.exe

Opera Internet Browser by Opera Software ASA (Signed)

Remove launcher.exe
Version:   17.0.1241.53
MD5:   975920e6fdae461061a01420edcfb27d
SHA1:   3e08eeed5b6650d32b2b1afde5b9f6d42c09d9e3

Overview

launcher.exe is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Opera 12.16 published by Opera Software ASA, Opera Stable 15.0.1147.153 from Opera Software ASA and Opera Stable 15.0.1147.153 by Opera Software ASA. The file is digitally signed by Opera Software ASA which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:launcher.exe
Publisher:Opera Software
Product name:Opera Internet Browser
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\opera\launcher.exe
File version:17.0.1241.53
Size:1.52 MB (1,598,304 bytes)
Build date:10/19/2013 2:54 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Opera Software ASA
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Opera Software ASA
3% remove
The Opera browser is a free web browser that handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, chatting on IRC, downloading files via BitTorrent, and reading web feeds. Features include tabbed browsing, page zooming, mouse gestures, and an integrated download manager. Its security features include built-in phishing and malware protection and the ability to delet...
Opera Software ASA
2% remove
Opera is a small, fast, customizable, powerful and user-friendly web browser, as well as an Internet suite, including an email client, an IRC client, and web developer tools (Opera Dragonfly).

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1392997444' runs daily in the path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1392997444'
  • The job 'Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1397942035' runs daily in the path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1397942035'
  • The task 'Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1402167352' runs daily in the path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1402167352'
  • The task '{2D6E5CC9-4B87-42D5-9878-0C84D6920CBA}' runs on registration in the path '\{2D6E5CC9-4B87-42D5-9878-0C84D6920CBA}'
  • The task 'Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1383740859' runs daily in the path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1383740859'
  • The job 'Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1401926561' runs daily in the path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1401926561'
  • The task '{38CB7882-6C03-4AF5-9F27-6DE0D967097C}' runs on registration in the path '\{38CB7882-6C03-4AF5-9F27-6DE0D967097C}'
Shell open commands
  • https
  • http
  • ftp
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1397942035'
  • Login entry path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1402167352'
  • Login entry path '\Opera scheduled Autoupdate 1383740859'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.32%
Windows 8.1 21.05%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 21.05%
Windows 7 Professional 10.53%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.26%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 5.26%
Windows 8 Pro 5.26%
Windows 7 Home Premium 5.26%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 26.32% of Opera Internet Browser.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 41.18%
Acer 35.29%
Lenovo 11.76%
Apple 11.76%
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