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advapi32.dll
SetServiceStatus, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, ControlService, ChangeServiceConfigW, ChangeServiceConfig2W, StartServiceA, OpenServiceW, OpenSCManagerW, DeleteService, CloseServiceHandle, CreateServiceW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, RegDeleteValueW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerW, CreateProcessAsUserW, GetTokenInformation, DuplicateTokenEx, QueryServiceConfigW, UnlockServiceDatabase, LockServiceDatabase, QueryServiceStatusEx, StartServiceW
kernel32.dll
CloseHandle, DeleteFileW, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetModuleHandleW, CreateProcessW, FindFirstFileW, SystemTimeToFileTime, WideCharToMultiByte, GetFileAttributesW, MultiByteToWideChar, GetFileSizeEx, FindClose, FindNextFileW, GetSystemTime, GetVersionExA, GetFullPathNameW, SetEvent, RemoveDirectoryW, InterlockedDecrement, FreeLibrary, GetCurrentProcess, LoadLibraryW, GetProcAddress, SetStdHandle, WriteConsoleW, GetTempPathW, CreateFileW, ReadFile, WriteFile, CreateDirectoryW, GetFileSize, GetTempFileNameW, GetLastError, CreateFileA, SetEndOfFile, GetTickCount, GetCurrentProcessId, GetStringTypeA, CreateEventW, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, GetLocaleInfoW, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, GetModuleHandleA, IsValidLocale, EnumSystemLocalesA, GetLocaleInfoA, GetUserDefaultLCID, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetCommandLineW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetModuleFileNameW, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedCompareExchange, InterlockedExchange, Sleep, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, HeapFree, GetProcessHeap, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, LoadLibraryA, RaiseException, RtlUnwind, GetCPInfo, LCMapStringA, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeW, HeapAlloc, TlsGetValue, TlsAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsFree, SetLastError, GetCurrentThreadId, HeapSize, ExitProcess, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, GetStartupInfoA, HeapCreate, VirtualFree, VirtualAlloc, HeapReAlloc, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, FlushFileBuffers, SetFilePointer, ResetEvent, TerminateThread, GlobalFree, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, lstrlenA, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, WaitForSingleObject, CopyFileW, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, IsProcessorFeaturePresent, GetVolumeInformationW, HeapDestroy, EncodePointer, DecodePointer, ExitThread, CreateThread, HeapSetInformation, GetStartupInfoW
ole32.dll
CoCreateGuid, CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeSecurity, CoInitialize, CoInitializeEx, StringFromGUID2
shell32.dll
SHFileOperationW, SHGetFolderPathW, SHGetSpecialFolderPathW, CommandLineToArgvW
shlwapi.dll
PathFileExistsW, PathAppendW
user32.dll
LoadStringW
userenv.dll
CreateEnvironmentBlock, DestroyEnvironmentBlock
winhttp.dll
WinHttpQueryDataAvailable, WinHttpReadData, WinHttpCloseHandle, WinHttpConnect, WinHttpSendRequest, WinHttpReceiveResponse, WinHttpOpenRequest, WinHttpOpen, WinHttpSetOption, WinHttpAddRequestHeaders, WinHttpSetStatusCallback, WinHttpGetIEProxyConfigForCurrentUser, WinHttpGetProxyForUrl, WinHttpQueryHeaders
wtsapi32.dll
WTSQueryUserToken

flashplayerupdateservice.exe

Adobe Flash Player Update Service by Adobe Systems Incorporated (Signed)

Remove flashplayerupdateservice.exe
Version:   11,8,800,168
MD5:   3109b16a0939ba11696eeb04f345d099
SHA1:   64ac783f82fd66d5b26c5fd4864e798c9e387499
SHA256:   8863efe3631f0f4d8f6bae804dbb01564ff2969d53393b2887f682427c289b25

What is flashplayerupdateservice.exe?

Adobe Flash Player installer and uninstaller process that runs in the background. The Adobe Flash Player is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser or on supported mobile devices. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools.

About flashplayerupdateservice.exe (from Adobe Systems Incorporated)

Adobe Flash Player is the standard for delivering high-impact, rich Web content. Designs, animation, and application user interfaces are deployed immediately across all browsers and platforms, attract

DetailsDetails

File name:flashplayerupdateservice.exe
Publisher:Adobe Systems Incorporated
Product name:Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service
Description:Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service 11.2 r202
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\macromed\flash\flashplayerupdateservice.exe
File version:11,8,800,168
Size:251.38 KB (257,416 bytes)
Build date:9/1/2013 12:00 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems Incorporated
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Thursday, October 1, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
The Adobe Flash Player is freeware software for viewing multimedia, executing Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, content created on the Adobe Flash platform. Flash Player can run from a web browser (as a browser plug-in) or on supported mobile devices. Adobe Flash Player 11 is available in three flavors: "ActiveX", "Plug-in" and "Projector". The "ActiveX" version is an ActiveX control for use in Internet Explorer...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
The Adobe Flash Player is freeware software for viewing multimedia, executing Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, content created on the Adobe Flash platform. Adobe Flash Player 11 is available in three flavors: "ActiveX", "Plug-in" and "Projector". The "ActiveX" version is an ActiveX control for use in Internet Explorer and any other Windows applications that supports ActiveX technology. The "plug-in" version is ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
9% remove
The Adobe Flash Player ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera,...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, a...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
The Adobe Flash Player is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Saf...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, a...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
7% remove
Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages. Flash is frequently used for advertisements, games and flash animations for broadcast. The Adobe Flash Player is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser or on supported mobile devices. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web brows...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
9% remove
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX is software for viewing multimedia, Rich Internet Applications, and streaming video and audio, on a computer web browser. Flash Player runs SWF files that can be created by the Adobe Flash authoring tool, by Adobe Flex or by a number of other Macromedia and third party tools. Flash Player is freely available as a plugin for recent versions of web browsers (such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
Adobe® Flash® Player 12 drives innovation for rich, engaging digital experiences with new features for cross-platform browser-based viewing of expressive rich internet applications, content, and videos across devices. This beta release provides access to the Flash Player 12 runtime for Mac OS and Windows desktop environments. We are moving to a rapid beta release cycle using "Background Update". We encourage you to subscribe so you can ...
Adobe Systems Incorporated
12% remove
Cross-platform plugin plays animations, videos and sound files in .SWF format. Adobe® Flash® Player is a lightweight browser plug-in and rich Internet application runtime that delivers consistent and engaging user experiences.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
Cross-platform plugin plays animations, videos and sound files in .SWF format.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
Cross-platform plugin plays animations, videos and sound files in .SWF format.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
Cross-platform plugin plays animations, videos and sound files in .SWF format.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
Cross-platform plugin plays animations, videos and sound files in .SWF format.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
Adobe Flash Player is the standard for delivering high-impact, rich Web content. Designs, animation, and application user interfaces are deployed immediately across all browsers and platforms, attracting and engaging users with a rich Web experience.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc' (Adobe Flash Player Update Service)
  • AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc
Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'AdobeFlashPlayerUpdate 2' runs on boot in the path '\AdobeFlashPlayerUpdate 2'
  • The task 'AdobeFlashPlayerUpdate' in the path '\AdobeFlashPlayerUpdate'
  • The job 'Adobe Flash Player Updater' runs daily in the path '\Adobe Flash Player Updater'
  • Entry path 'C:\WIN12515\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS.0\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'K:\WINXPSP2\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS1.1\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINXP\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'D:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'E:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'
  • Entry path '\Adobe Flash Player Updater'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\AdobeFlashPlayerUpdate 2'
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 44.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.50%
Windows 8.1 11.50%
Windows 7 Professional 6.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 3.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 3.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows 8 Pro 3.00%
Windows 8 2.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 52.02% of Adobe® Flash® Player Update Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 18.70%
Hewlett-Packard 18.29%
Acer 14.23%
ASUS 11.38%
Lenovo 11.38%
Toshiba 9.76%
Sony 8.13%
Samsung 2.44%
GIGABYTE 2.44%
Alienware 1.63%
Intel 1.63%
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