Should I block it?

40%
40% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

2.1.1086.14563 50.00%
2.1.1086.11897 16.67%
2.1.1086.11897 16.67%
2.1.1086.11897 16.67%

adu.exe

Advanced Driver Updater by Systweak Inc (Signed)

Remove adu.exe
Version:   2.1.1086.11897
MD5:   61001ab636bb46ba1720c5bb99ac651f
SHA1:   cc79d784fc3864a01cd7fa4da3a0a8bf19441593
SHA256:   fc5ea03e9f81c58451843cd0419ecb0a0828db7ed4df1d8f279964029be98dad

Overview

adu.exe is installed with a couple of know programs including Advanced Driver Updater published by Systweak Inc, Advanced Driver Updater from Systweak Inc and Advanced Driver Updater by Systweak Inc. The file is digitally signed by Systweak Inc which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:adu.exe
Publisher:Systweak Inc
Product name:Advanced Driver Updater
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\advanced driver updater\adu.exe
File version:2.1.1086.11897
Size:8.28 MB (8,678,272 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Systweak Inc
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, February 8, 2010
Expiration date:Sunday, March 10, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Systweak Inc
  55% remove
Distributed under the alias The Phone Support Pvt. Ltd., this is a driver update software which checks for new available drivers on the user's PC. If ADU is an evaluation or trial version, it may contain limited functionality.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'AdvancedDriverUpdater_UPDATES' runs weekly in the path '\AdvancedDriverUpdater_UPDATES'
  • Entry path '\AdvancedDriverUpdater_UPDATES'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 Pro 50.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.67%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Czech Republic installs about 16.67% of Advanced Driver Updater.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 66.67%
Acer 33.33%
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