Ranked
#968
Worldwide
Ranked
#4,750
US
Lifespan
89.9
Days
 

SoftwareUpdater

Published by One Installer LLC

Details

Location:C:\Program Files\softwareupdater
Install size:489.51 KB (501,258 bytes)
Uninstall:C:\Program Files\SoftwareUpdater\uninstall.exe
The trust score is the reputation of SoftwareUpdater based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
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Reasons behind trust score

  • Files installed (UpdaterService.exe) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party download managers.

12
Malware detections

UpdaterService.exe has been detected by the following 12 antivirus programs:
Baidu Antivirus
 as Trojan.Win32.MSIL.Vittalia.B
Bkav Security
 as W32.Clod85e.Trojan.48d4
Dr.Web
 as Trojan.DownLoader10.36044
ESET NOD32
 as MSIL/Vittalia.B
K7 AntiVirus
 as Trojan ( 0048d1111 )
K7 Antivirus Gateway
 as Trojan ( 0048d1111 )
Kingsoft
 as Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
McAfee
 as Artemis!E86E5AE58384
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware
 as Artemis!E86E5AE58384
Norman
 as Suspicious_Gen4.FHEMD
Sophos
 as Vittalia
Trend Micro HouseCall
 as TROJ_GEN.F47V1028
In addition, a total of 9 unique files installed by SoftwareUpdater contain malware detections. Detections include softwareupdater.ui.exe.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

Global Reach

Install and Uninstall Trends

AppsUpdater.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\softwareupdater\AppsUpdater.exe
Name:Updater Software
MD5:feb6acf13060d20705f1c30ba6e35254
UpdaterService.exe
Behavior:Service
Name:Updater
MD5:3892014695edba9a2810b63a6752df0b
SoftwareUpdater.Bootstrapper.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:ac1d7ffa056e22d5890039cfc34cd5ee
SoftwareUpdater.Ui.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:87e0f79093a22946a9d1ed1df2f284c9
SystemStore.exe
Behavior:Service
Name:SystemStore
MD5:9d40ac2003dca9f045181241c2bf47a2
uninstall.exe
MD5:5f1eb67480e4618d1e0300d663c90ef8
KeyGen.dll
MD5:82cc1ebdd17c725827946980b783c8fc
SoftwareUpdater.dll
MD5:d4f5f98ad167cebd4d3a922ac8b4ab78
Interop.Shell32.dll
Name:Ensamblado importado de la biblioteca de tipos 'Shell32'.
MD5:6d3eebe3b94b5c98467d7111bcba269f
Maintenance.exe
Name:Maintenance
MD5:4d52cfcff7aa93ed16461705b5131235

Installs by Country

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1.8%
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Installs in the United States

Latest Installs




Facts

  • SoftwareUpdater is developed by One Installer LLC.
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.0429% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 0.9125%.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 84.0%.
  • A scheduled task is added to Windows that will execute when a user logs in. The task is named 'Software Updater Ui'.
  • The app adds a Windows Service named 'Software Updater' (SrvUpdater).

Operating Systems

Windows 7 70.57%
Windows XP 12.79%
Windows 8 10.96%
Windows Vista 5.64%
Server 2003 0.04%

PC Manufacturers

HP 24.74%
Acer 21.66%
Dell 10.99%
ASUS 8.55%
Toshiba 6.92%
Lenovo 4.75%
GIGABYTE 4.30%
Samsung 4.12%
Sony 3.39%
AMI 3.17%
Medion 2.04%
Intel 1.36%
MSI 0.86%
Sahara 0.81%
Compaq 0.68%
Packard Bell 0.50%
Alienware 0.41%
NEC 0.36%
Gateway 0.36%
Apple 0.05%
 
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