Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.2.0 80.00%
1.0.2.0 20.00%
(Note, Acer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

Relationships

launcher.exe

Acer Assist by Acer

Remove launcher.exe
Version:   1.0.2.0
MD5:   19b2731afb82729f8ff10b082cd609b3
SHA1:   3dc16c52e7c572ce8b9f6aa1e75f4d5205075cfb
SHA256:   34aaec8e2cbdb46bbb88cd588cd6fd915a99c8598f65702b7a0bc04880840e9c

Overview

launcher.exe is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). This is typically installed with the program Acer Assist published by Acer Incorporated and is usually factory installed by the OEM.

DetailsDetails

File name:launcher.exe
Publisher:Acer Inc.
Product name:Acer Assist
Description:Acer Assist Launcher
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\acer\acer assist\launcher.exe
File version:1.0.2.0
Product version:1.0.8.0
Size:1.2 MB (1,261,568 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Acer Incorporated
22% remove
Acer Assist is pre-installed with various Acer laptops. It contains a process called launcher.exe that is automatically launched on Windows startup. It is designed to assist Acer programs to start and lauch quicker on startup.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Acer Assist Launcher' → C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Assist\launcher.exe

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 20.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 20.00%
Windows 7 Starter 20.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 100.00% of Acer Assist.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 100.00%
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