Should I block it?

45%
45% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

3.1.7.3042 3.45%
2.2.4.3048 17.24%
2.2.4.3048 13.79%
2.2.4.3048 3.45%
2.2.3.3047 3.45%
2.1.9.3043 13.79%
2.1.8.3042 20.69%
2.1.7.3041 10.34%
2.1.6.3040 3.45%
2.1.2.3036 10.34%

ares.exe

Ares p2p for windows by Ares Development Group

Remove ares.exe
Version:   2.1.7.3041
MD5:   69e967f3ff9e3df41f4228440fbd43ae
SHA1:   6c447b64f036f39eb3d248cf16991b32633d51ad
SHA256:   b6d3e5449b22d3f3e2f8120c3746fd65785909348ded63c2a2f8d77376b48bff

What is ares.exe?

ares.exe is the main user interface process for the Ares p2p program.

About ares.exe (from Ares Development Group)

Ares engages millions of peers to create one of the largest file sharing networks in existence today. Ares contains absolutely NO adware or spyware and is certified a 100% clean download. Ares is ver

DetailsDetails

File name:ares.exe
Publisher:Ares Development Group
Product name:Ares p2p for windows
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\ares\ares.exe
File version:2.1.7.3041
Product version:2.1
Size:992 KB (1,015,808 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Ares Development Group
1% remove
Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc. You may now easily publish your files through the Ares peer to peer network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users. Latest versions support BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations. With Ares you can also join c...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'ares' → "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe'
Scheduled tasks
  • Entry path '\{60238128-8CBA-469B-8E51-BD56B59EE593}'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.48%
Microsoft Windows XP 24.14%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.24%
Windows 8 Enterprise 6.90%
Windows 8 6.90%
Windows 7 Professional 6.90%
Windows 8 Pro 3.45%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 31.03% of Ares p2p for windows.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Compaq 33.33%
Toshiba 16.67%
Hewlett-Packard 12.50%
GIGABYTE 8.33%
Lenovo 8.33%
Acer 8.33%
Gateway 8.33%
American Megatrends 4.17%
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