asusservice.exe
By ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)
Overview
There are 3 versions of asusservice.exe in the wild, the latest version being . It is started as a Windows Service called 'Asus Launcher Service' with the name 'ASUSWireless'. In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 206.28 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. by VeriSign. The programs CapsHook, Super Hybrid Engine and ASUS USB-AC55R WLAN Card Utilities & Driver have been observed as installing specific variations of asusservice.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0009% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.85 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.4 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 56 Bytes per minute for reads and 4 Bytes per minute for writes.
 Details
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| File name: | asusservice.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\asusservice.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Monday, August 3, 2009 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, August 4, 2012 |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | ASUSWireless |
| Display name: | Asus Launcher Service |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of asusservice.exe.)
The Asus CapsHook utility is used for showing the Caps Lock status when you press that key. This is useful for PCs that do not include indicator LEDs on the keyboard, which leaves you unsure if Caps L...
“The Super Hybrid Engine is a breakthrough in power efficiency that results in longer battery life, maximized up to 53%. Super Hybrid Engine is an innovative technology created through the redesigning ...”
USBCharge+is a desktop application that runs in the Windows notification area that provides function to enabled the USB charger to run when the laptop battery is on and the PC is unplugged. It also ha...
Hotkey utility is required to use those FN+F7 to change wireless settings and volume. See the blue things on your F keys? Those are what the FN keys control. This utility is pre-installed with most AS...
USBCharge is a desktop application that runs in the Windows notification area that provides function to enabled the USB charger to run when the laptop battery is on and the PC is unplugged. It also ha...
“The ASUS PCE-N53 Wireless-N PCI Express Adapter provides superior Wi-Fi performance for server backbone and switching infrastructure applications, as well as mainstream desktops and notebooks. Using t...”
“The ASUS PCI-N10 is a 802.111n Wireless PCI Adapter that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop or server backbone. With this adapter, you can easily upgrade your Desktop PC wireless...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of asusservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'ASUSWireless'
- 'AsusService' (Asus Launcher Service)
All file variations of asusservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.86% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
28.57% |
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Distribution by country
Italy installs about 28.57% of asusservice.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
90.91% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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