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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%

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ares.exe

Ares p2p for windows by Ares Development Group

Remove ares.exe
Version:   2.1.8.3042
MD5:   70ea13a41c0d9d31343ec203a629f801
SHA1:   5faddd5c26c100dad771d4a4e4b9c4cb41a8ea84

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:2.1.8.3042
Product version:2.1
Size:3.06 MB (3,209,216 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Ares
 Ares Development Group
2% 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...”
Ares Plus
 Onekit
  60% remove
Distributed by Onekit Internet S,L, this P2P program bundles additional software, most PUPs (potentially unwanted programs such as adware). It uses a 3rd-party download and install manager. From the Terms of Service: "The download is performed directly from the author’s website through a mechanism created by the company called downloader. Such downloader is not related nor belong to the author of the download and its aim is to perform a...

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}'
Network connections
Access through an approved Windows firewall exception
  • [TCP] CHARLES-0J3BNYI (204.15.229.18:22897)
  • [TCP] 201-212-95-86.cab.prima.net.ar (201.212.95.86:16582)
  • [TCP] 190-37-78-65.dyn.dsl.cantv.net (190.37.78.65:19321)
  • [UDP] listens on port 50428
  • [UDP] listens on port 15257
  • [UDP] listens on port 28469

    • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.00311256%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.00152940%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.00158316%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:702,733,446 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    Memory
    Private memory:8.25 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):14.57 MB
    Private (minimum):9.64 MB
    Non-paged memory:8.25 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:111.32 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):121.07 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:11.55 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):14.91 MB
    37.95 MB
    Resource allocations
    Threads:10
    12
    Handles:4476
    600
    GUI GDI count:155
    103
    GUI GDI peak:165
    142
    GUI USER count:143
    49
    GUI USER peak:146
    71

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Tray notification:Yes
    Integrety level:Medium
    Platform:64-bit
    Command lines:
    • "C:\Program Files\ares\ares.exe" -h
    • "C:\ares\ares.exe" -h
    Owner:User
    Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

    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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