googledesktop.exe

Google Desktop by Google Inc (Signed)

Remove googledesktop.exe
Version:   5.7.806.10245
MD5:   6542dc2e93bce4d4289fa70a4d367dc2
SHA1:   b1b986d6d5e935ee22881bcfec5c9e9edcec9b63
SHA256:   7e8e498646724437f34797eb228dd8789a5f422149003e312d60accfb2c2465c

What is googledesktop.exe?

Google Desktop was desktop search software made by Google. The program allows text searches of a user's e-mails, computer files, music, photos, chats, Web pages viewed, and other "Google Gadgets". After initially installing Google Desktop, the software completes an indexing of all the files in the computer. After the initial indexing is completed, the software continues to index files as needed. Users can start searching for files immediately after installing the program.

About googledesktop.exe (from Google Inc)

Google Desktop will offer full text search over your email, computer files, chats, and the web pages you've viewed. By making your computer searchable, it puts your information easily within your reac

DetailsDetails

File name:googledesktop.exe
Publisher:Google
Product name:Google Desktop
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\google\google desktop search\googledesktop.exe
File version:5.7.806.10245
Size:29.05 KB (29,744 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Google Inc
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, June 18, 2007
Expiration date:Friday, June 18, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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The following programs will install this file
Google Inc
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Google Desktop is a desktop search software that allows text searches of a user's e-mails, computer files, music, photos, chats, Web pages viewed, and other "Google Gadgets". After initially installing Google Desktop, the software completes an indexing of all the files in the computer. After the initial indexing is completed, the software continues to index files as needed. Users can start searching for files immediately after installi...
Google Inc
3% remove
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. Google Earth is simply based on 3D maps, with the capability to show 3D buildings and structures (such as bridges), which consist of users' submissions using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program software. Google Earth is unlikely to operate on older hardware configurations.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • GoogleDesktopManager-110309-193829
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Google Desktop Search' → "C:\Program Files\google\google desktop search\googledesktop.exe" /startup

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 56.78%
Windows 7 Home Premium 24.58%
Windows 8.1 5.08%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.24%
Windows 7 Professional 3.39%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.54%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.69%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.85%
Windows Vista Business 0.85%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 35.59% of Google Desktop.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 27.03%
Sony 21.62%
Hewlett-Packard 16.22%
Toshiba 16.22%
ASUS 8.11%
Acer 6.76%
American Megatrends 2.70%
Packard Bell 1.35%
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