ATKOSD2.exe
ATKOSD2 by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)
Overview
There are 9 versions of atkosd2.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7, 0, 28, 1. atkosd2.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. During installation, a run registry key for all users is added that will cause the program to run each time any user logs on to Windows. In order execute the program with adminsitrator rights and prevent a UAC prompt, the program will add a job to the Windows Task Scheduler that will automtaiclaly start it when a user logs on. The average file size is about 324.64 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. by VeriSign. The programs ATK Package, USBCharge+ and Hotkey Service have been observed as installing specific variations of atkosd2.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0004% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.09 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 6.26 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 106 Bytes per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
Details |
File name: | atkosd2.exe |
Publisher: | ASUSTek Computer Inc. |
Product name: | ATKOSD2 |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\asus\atk package\atkosd2\atkosd2.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Sunday, August 2, 2009 |
Expiration date: | Friday, August 3, 2012 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of ATKOSD2.)
This package installs the software ATK Hotkey Driver and other ASUS drivers and software with various laptop models. It is pre-installed with new laptops and required to run various optional functiona...
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 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 ...”
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...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of atkosd2.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'ATKOSD2' → C:\Program Files\ASUS\ATK Package\ATKOSD2\ATKOSD2.exe
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'ATKOSD2' runs on logon in the path '\ATKOSD2'
- Entry path '\ATKOSD2'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\ATKOSD2'
All file variations of atkosd2.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.82% |
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Windows 8 |
13.24% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.29% |
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Windows 8 Single Language |
2.94% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Language |
1.47% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.47% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.24% of ATKOSD2.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
ASUS |
96.36% |
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Acer |
3.64% |
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