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:   f89326b55b2019ea04d04e563f39495d
SHA1:   349619a47fdd11df4f08144d8decd97faade68b6
SHA256:   861899e9b0b527ed193b2c6e07b20d4f9c49c777f6c4e4d1af34bcf2ce6f2944

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.

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:1.0.5.1
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
19% 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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