goopdate.dll
Google Update by Google Inc (Signed)
Overview
There are 12 versions of goopdate.dll in the wild, the latest version being 1.3.24.15. The average file size is about 1.01 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Google Inc by Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd.. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Google Chrome (VMware ThinApp) from VMware, Inc..
What is goopdate.dll?
Google products use a process called Google Update to periodically check for updates. This process sends information, such as version number, language, operating system, and other installation or update-related details, back to Google servers.
About goopdate.dll (from Google Inc)
“To make sure that you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome automatically updates whenever it detects that a new version of the browser is available. The update process happens in”
 Details
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| File name: | goopdate.dll |
| Publisher: | Google Inc. |
| Product name: | Google Update |
| Typical file path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\google\update\1.3.21.65\goopdate.dll |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Google Inc |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. |
| Effective date: | Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
| Expiration date: | Wednesday, March 7, 2012 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Google Update.)
“Eliminate application conflicts by isolating applications from each other and the underlying OS into a single executable file that can be easily deployed to many endpoints. VMware® ThinApp® accelerate...”
All file variations of goopdate.dll
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
29.17% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
6.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.17% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
2.08% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
2.08% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.08% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
2.08% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
2.08% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.08% |
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| Windows XP Professional |
2.08% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
2.08% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 40.00% of Google Update.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
20.45% |
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| Dell |
13.64% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.64% |
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| Toshiba |
13.64% |
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| Lenovo |
13.64% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.82% |
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| Gateway |
4.55% |
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| Samsung |
4.55% |
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