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:   2.2.3.3047
MD5:   9596086ce0539866c136772f34791d82
SHA1:   47093b2b7b21b266c561848f4fff934229985682
SHA256:   f902d8e1768fc2df901ab73e97004aaee63d7609bd3471e61fb531d8097b2707

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:2.2.3.3047
Product version:2.1
Size:2.87 MB (3,005,952 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:Yes
.NET CLR:No
More details

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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