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bdf21 14.29%
689ca 71.43%
c52c3 14.29%
(Note, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

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advapi32.dll
RegQueryValueW, RegOpenKeyW, RegEnumKeyW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCloseKey, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, DeleteService, QueryServiceStatus, ControlService, OpenServiceW, CloseServiceHandle, CreateServiceW, OpenSCManagerW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerW, SetServiceStatus, CreateProcessAsUserW, AdjustTokenPrivileges, SetTokenInformation, DuplicateTokenEx, LookupPrivilegeValueW, OpenProcessToken, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, InitializeSecurityDescriptor
gdi32.dll
SelectObject, Escape, ExtTextOutW, TextOutW, RectVisible, GetDeviceCaps, GetStockObject, DeleteDC, ScaleWindowExtEx, SetWindowExtEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, SetViewportExtEx, OffsetViewportOrgEx, CreateBitmap, PtVisible, DeleteObject, GetClipBox, SetMapMode, SetTextColor, SetBkColor, RestoreDC, SaveDC, SetViewportOrgEx
kernel32.dll
RaiseException, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, TerminateProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, IsDebuggerPresent, VirtualFree, VirtualAlloc, HeapCreate, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, GetCPInfo, GetACP, GetOEMCP, IsValidCodePage, FreeEnvironmentStringsW, GetEnvironmentStringsW, SetHandleCount, GetFileType, ExitProcess, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, InitializeCriticalSectionAndSpinCount, LCMapStringA, LCMapStringW, GetStringTypeA, GetStringTypeW, GetLocaleInfoA, GetConsoleCP, GetConsoleMode, SetStdHandle, WriteConsoleA, GetConsoleOutputCP, WriteConsoleW, CreateFileA, RtlUnwind, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, lstrlenA, GetCurrentProcess, FlushFileBuffers, SetFilePointer, WriteFile, GlobalFindAtomW, LoadLibraryA, GetVersionExA, GetCurrentProcessId, GlobalAddAtomW, InterlockedIncrement, FormatMessageW, TlsFree, DeleteCriticalSection, LocalReAlloc, TlsSetValue, TlsAlloc, InitializeCriticalSection, GlobalHandle, GlobalReAlloc, EnterCriticalSection, TlsGetValue, LeaveCriticalSection, LocalFree, LocalAlloc, GlobalFlags, GlobalUnlock, GetModuleHandleA, InterlockedDecrement, WritePrivateProfileStringW, SetLastError, SetErrorMode, GlobalDeleteAtom, GetCurrentThread, GetCurrentThreadId, ConvertDefaultLocale, EnumResourceLanguagesW, lstrcmpA, GetLocaleInfoW, LoadLibraryW, MultiByteToWideChar, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, WideCharToMultiByte, InterlockedExchange, GlobalLock, lstrcmpW, FreeLibrary, GetProcAddress, GetModuleHandleW, GetCommandLineW, Sleep, GetModuleFileNameW, OpenProcess, Process32NextW, ProcessIdToSessionId, Process32FirstW, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, lstrlenW, SetEvent, ConnectNamedPipe, CreateNamedPipeW, GlobalFree, CloseHandle, DisconnectNamedPipe, WriteFileEx, ReadFileEx, GlobalAlloc, GetOverlappedResult, WaitForSingleObjectEx, GetLastError, GetStartupInfoA, CreateEventW
shlwapi.dll
PathFindExtensionW, PathFindFileNameW
user32.dll
DestroyMenu, LoadCursorW, GetSysColorBrush, ShowWindow, RegisterWindowMessageW, LoadIconW, WinHelpW, GetCapture, GetClassLongW, SetPropW, GetPropW, RemovePropW, IsWindow, GetForegroundWindow, GetDlgItem, GetTopWindow, DestroyWindow, GetMessagePos, MapWindowPoints, SetMenu, GetClientRect, CreateWindowExW, GetClassInfoExW, GetClassInfoW, RegisterClassW, AdjustWindowRectEx, DefWindowProcW, CallWindowProcW, CopyRect, GetMenu, SetWindowLongW, SetWindowPos, SystemParametersInfoA, IsIconic, GetWindowPlacement, GetSystemMetrics, GetWindowThreadProcessId, GetLastActivePopup, IsWindowEnabled, EnableWindow, MessageBoxW, GetMenuItemID, GetSubMenu, GetWindow, GetDlgCtrlID, GetWindowRect, GetWindowLongW, GetClassNameW, PtInRect, GetWindowTextW, SetWindowTextW, GetSysColor, ReleaseDC, GetDC, GetMessageTime, ClientToScreen, GrayStringW, DrawTextExW, DrawTextW, TabbedTextOutW, UnhookWindowsHookEx, GetMenuItemCount, SetCursor, SetMenuItemBitmaps, GetMenuCheckMarkDimensions, LoadBitmapW, GetFocus, GetParent, ModifyMenuW, GetMenuState, EnableMenuItem, CheckMenuItem, SetWindowsHookExW, CallNextHookEx, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, GetActiveWindow, IsWindowVisible, SendMessageW, GetKeyState, PeekMessageW, GetCursorPos, ValidateRect, PostMessageW, PostQuitMessage, SetForegroundWindow
userenv.dll
CreateEnvironmentBlock, DestroyEnvironmentBlock
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, DocumentPropertiesW, OpenPrinterW
wtsapi32.dll
WTSQueryUserToken

asusservice.exe

By ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove asusservice.exe
MD5:   bdf2196d34bb224e5b11c2b0fc3a55cb
SHA1:   374746414255bd37d6c287c899788b6b8c445e5f

Overview

asusservice.exe runs as a service under the name Asus Launcher Service (ASUSWireless) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including CapsHook published by ASUS, Hotkey Service from ASUS and Hotkey Service by ASUS. The file is digitally signed by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:asusservice.exe
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\asusservice.exe
Size:219.41 KB (224,680 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, August 3, 2009
Expiration date:Saturday, August 4, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
ASUS
11% remove
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 Lock is engaged or not.0079519#ixzz2OVSLgTzn
ASUS
3% remove
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 ASUS model laptops.
ASUS
11% remove
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 of hardware, software and BIOS by ASUS research development engineers. It gives users the control needed to obtain optimum performance. In terms of power efficiency, the Super Hybrid Engine extends battery life between 35-53% as compared to...
ASUS
26% remove
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 has options to enable a quick charge through the USB port when the system is hybernating. In addition, the user can set the threshold to determine what battery level to turn charging off at.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'ASUSWireless'
  • 'AsusService' (Asus Launcher Service)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00116978%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00116978%
0.013761%
Kernel CPU time:31 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:1,173/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:776 KB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):2.77 MB
Private (minimum):2.32 MB
Non-paged memory:776 KB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:20.18 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):23.18 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.32 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):2.83 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,022/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:0 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:0 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:0 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:73
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:32-bit
Command line:C:\Windows\System32\asusservice.exe
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:ASUSWireless
Display name:Asus Launcher Service
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
sechost.dll
Total CPU:0.00117659%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00117659%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00000000%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:23,343/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:100 KB
1.16 MB
AsusService.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00117654%
Kernel CPU:0.00117654%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:14,053/sec
Memory:236 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.86%
Windows 8.1 Pro 28.57%
Windows 7 Starter 28.57%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Italy installs about 28.57% of asusservice.exe.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 90.91%
Acer 9.09%
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