Versions
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
connectifyservice.exe
Overview
There are 3 versions of connectifyservice.exe in the wild, the latest version being . It is started as a Windows Service with the name 'Connectify' and described as “Turns your computer into a WiFi hotspot”. . 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 65.33 KB. Numerous variations of connectifyservice.exe have been installed with both Connectify Hotspot and Connectify. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0001% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 1.32 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 3.96 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 0 Bytes per minute.
Details |
File name: | connectifyservice.exe |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\connectify\connectifyservice.exe |
Windows Service |
Service name: | Connectify |
Description: | “Turns your computer into a WiFi hotspot” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of connectifyservice.exe.)
“Connectify Hotspot is an easy to use software router for Windows computers that utilizes your PC’s built in Wi-Fi card to wirelessly share any available Internet connection with friends, co-workers, a...”
Some versions use the OpenCandy software library to bundled potentially unwanted software offers during installation.
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of connectifyservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of connectifyservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
22.22% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 16.67% of connectifyservice.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Acer |
54.55% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
27.27% |
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Dell |
18.18% |
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