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45%
45% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

2.2.38275.40784 2.78%
2.2.38275.29860 2.78%
2.2.35415.63509 2.78%
2.2.35415.56669 8.33%
2.2.30452.7890 58.33%
2.2.30452.304 8.33%
2.2.29726.34615 2.78%
2.2.29726.28583 2.78%
2.2.29726.25940 11.11%

DriverUpdate.exe

DriverUpdate by Slimware Utilities (Signed)

Remove DriverUpdate.exe
Version:   2.2.38275.29860
MD5:   741c2bb077b90b2b3d1ae137a1313486
SHA1:   84d6fd8fb1c23d300bb8f628e7801701784bc651

Overview

driverupdate.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including DriverUpdate published by SlimWare Utilities, Inc., Google Talk Plugin from Google Inc and Google Talk Plugin by Google Inc. The file is digitally signed by Slimware Utilities which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:driverupdate.exe
Publisher:SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
Product name:DriverUpdate
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\driverupdate\driverupdate.exe
File version:2.2.38275.29860
Product version:2.2.0.0
Size:24.6 MB (25,794,880 bytes)
Build date:5/14/2014 12:28 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Slimware Utilities
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, April 1, 2013
Expiration date:Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Google Inc
9% remove
Google Talk is an instant messaging service that provides both text and voice communication. Google Talk is also the name of the client applications offered by Google to access the service. Google Talk is integrated into Gmail. Users can send instant messages to other Gmail users. As it works within a browser, the Google Talk client does not need to be downloaded to send instant messages to Gmail users. Google also provides a Voice and ...
ReSoft Ltd.
  83% remove
Snap.Do Engine is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) cross web browser plugin for Internet Explorer (BHO) and Firefox/Chrome (plugin) and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation such as FIRSERIA via onesappz.com. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page, search settin...
SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
44% remove
Updating System Drivers makes your computer run better. It prevents device errors and can even lend quicker repairs to future problems. SlimDrivers and DriverUpdate allow you to remove and update obsolete driver versions to prevent conflicts and maximize computer stability. Having a slimmed down update process makes it easier to get the latest drivers, including those that improve computer performance, PC function and user accessibility...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'DriverUpdate Startup' runs on logon in the path '\DriverUpdate Startup'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\DriverUpdate Startup'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00073983%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00045796%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00028187%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:1,685 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:1,335,873/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:8.37 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):35.17 MB
Private (minimum):528 KB
Non-paged memory:8.37 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:137.16 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):149.16 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:968 KB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):35.4 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:18,741/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:72 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:168 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:17 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:7/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:5
12
Handles:291
600
GUI GDI count:556
103
GUI GDI peak:561
142
GUI USER count:267
49
GUI USER peak:273
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:High
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\driverupdate\driverupdate.exe" -boot
Owner:User
Parent process:taskeng.exe (Task Scheduler Engine by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 55.56%
Windows 7 Professional 13.89%
Windows 8 Pro 8.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.56%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.78%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 2.78%
Windows Vista Ultimate 2.78%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.78%
Windows Vista Business 2.78%
Windows 8 2.78%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 77.78% of DriverUpdate.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 36.36%
Toshiba 21.82%
Hewlett-Packard 20.00%
Lenovo 10.91%
Acer 3.64%
ASUS 3.64%
Samsung 1.82%
Alienware 1.82%
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