npGoogleUpdate3.dll

Google Update by Google Inc (Signed)

Remove npGoogleUpdate3.dll
Version:   1.3.21.165
MD5:   cfaf7b67c78d09d79688aedca3d090e2
SHA1:   2ab7f858564b82c577c163f4a280efafd37aa332
SHA256:   5c9939dfe64e9be7ec4a806ee285f186f0de3fdb1be02c4e9ba7d3cb5172b947

What is npGoogleUpdate3.dll?

Google products use a process called Google Update to periodically check for updates. This process sends information, such as version number, language, operating system, and other installation or update-related details, back to Google servers. Google Update (npgoogleupdate3) runs as a web browser add-in to assist in keeping Google software updated.

About npGoogleUpdate3.dll (from Google Inc)

To make sure that you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome automatically updates whenever it detects that a new version of the browser is available. The update process happens in

DetailsDetails

File name:npgoogleupdate3.dll
Publisher:Google Inc.
Product name:Google Update
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\google\update\1.3.21.79\npgoogleupdate3.dll
File version:1.3.21.165
Size:583.88 KB (597,896 bytes)
Build date:9/17/2013 1:13 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Google Inc
Authority (CA):Thawte
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Mozilla plugins
  • Google Update
Google Chrome plugins
Stored per user in the directory 'Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Preferences'
  • Name: 'npGoogleUpdate3.dll'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 14.50%
Windows 7 Professional 8.00%
Windows 8 7.00%
Windows 8 Pro 5.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.50%
Windows 8.1 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 1.00%
Windows Se7en Titan 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 0.50%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 36.50% of Google Update.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.08%
Hewlett-Packard 15.83%
Acer 12.36%
ASUS 12.36%
Toshiba 9.27%
Sony 6.95%
Lenovo 6.18%
GIGABYTE 3.09%
Intel 3.09%
Samsung 2.70%
American Megatrends 2.32%
Alienware 1.93%
Compaq 1.54%
NEC 1.54%
MSI 0.77%
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