Should I block it?
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, Subeo Tech publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
dplauncher.exe
Driver Pro by Subeo Tech (Signed)
| Version: | 3.0.0.0 |
| MD5: | 9fe95cfb68c4ac52b3d6683dd6276309 |
| SHA1: | d6b70267b52dc17050c716a5ff50089e519f91ef |
| SHA256: | a86f1d043e90e2678a3118217f6ac38bd8d0ce30bb24208295544e1e93822045 |
About dplauncher.exe (from Subeo Tech)
“Driver Pro’s unique driver update process enables an easier method for getting the latest drivers, including those that improve computer performance, user accessibility and PC function. Driver Pro imp”
Overview
dplauncher.exe is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). This is typically installed with the program Driver Pro v3.0 published by PC Utilities Pro and is most likely removed by most users once installed (69% removed). The file is digitally signed by Subeo Tech which was issued by the GoDaddy.com certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | dplauncher.exe |
| Publisher: | PC Utilities Pro |
| Product name: | Driver Pro |
| Description: | Driver Pro - Update your drivers now! |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\driver pro\dplauncher.exe |
| Original name: | DriverPro |
| File version: | 3.0.0.0 |
| Product version: | 3.0.0 |
| Size: | 332.53 KB (340,512 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Subeo Tech |
| Authority (CA): | GoDaddy.com |
| Effective date: | Tuesday, November 22, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, November 21, 2012 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
It is a brand run by Adsology, a company that facilitates distribution of its brands of 'PC optimization' utilities by through bundled installations. Brands include Optimizer Pro, PC Repair, Driver Pro, Soft Reports and many others. The software components are developed by Subeo Tech, Inc.
Behaviors
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Driver Pro' → C:\Program Files\Driver Pro\DPLauncher.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
|
| Windows 8 |
16.67% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of Driver Pro.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
|
| Samsung |
25.00% |
|
| Acer |
25.00% |
|
