VersionsVersions

7, 0, 28, 1 1.45%
7, 0, 24, 2 5.80%
7, 0, 23, 5 11.59%
7, 0, 21, 1 17.39%
7, 0, 20, 2 11.59%
7, 0, 18, 2 1.45%
7, 0, 17, 2 1.45%
7, 0, 16, 2 18.84%
7, 0, 15, 4 30.43%

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ATKOSD2.exe

ATKOSD2 by ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Signed)

Remove ATKOSD2.exe

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.

DetailsDetails

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

ResourcesPrograms installed in

(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of ATKOSD2.)
ASUS
4% remove
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...
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 ha...
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 ...
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 AS...

BehaviorsBehaviors

(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'

VersionsAll file variations of atkosd2.exe

MD5SHA-1File size
9999f683118b467bab96e50bae2b1a8b be7888d41b8697ab943dba29c03e88040f6a90b4 396.8 KB
23075147f62c896784c66d706f38360e ef57fc58703a800e57cb6bf79b432989788590dc 320.8 KB
2d32f0ef950aed6ad007d042676fd39e 2232702b3b2c3c5b2f46a4b89d777a821cf4ef97 320.38 KB
2c35624f79b9adbfe47090879f0d8673 762db50775631f2b03a638b194b5da6b6981ea1b 314.66 KB
ba48ccec781fd10b6c869f7c45caa23e 613bab12065b85158b3878ccc269342d8916d6f7 314.66 KB
a26bef35e5cf1f94398e4b7ad25c5a68 a293aa30090dcb95eee728ded806e48eb3272166 314.63 KB
1196d6e6589155a04b1bd2d3d4c5a622 daf117afed5ebcbfd8f7eb4a487201ae6dccf274 314.63 KB
d9ab754613208112b840c75b6762b909 2ed397aecea79f27dec9cc74cff7c87fd5ab0e4b 314.63 KB
2cc9f71a12c3f7e1d8f1ebd52163637c c5c806d45abeaf0ddfe065b6607606ba9f552af3 310.63 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 58.82%
Windows 8 13.24%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Windows 8.1 10.29%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.94%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 1.47%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.47%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 38.24% of ATKOSD2.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 96.36%
Acer 3.64%
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