launcher_service.exe
livePCsupport by Comodo Security Solutions (Signed)
Overview
There are 7 versions of launcher_service.exe in the wild, the latest version being 4.0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'COMODO LPS Launcher' with the name 'CLPSLauncher' and described as “COMODO livePCsupport Launcher Service”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 68.7 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Comodo Security Solutions by COMODO CA Limited. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program GeekBuddy from COMODO. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0027% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 3.44 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 5.76 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 692 Bytes per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is launcher_service.exe?
livePCsupport launcher system service is part of GeekBuddy, a support system built into Comodo Internet Security whereby a Comodo expert makes a remote connection to the user's computer and resolves a wide variety of technical issues, included but not restricted to virus cleaning and Internet security, such as software installation and printer setup. It is available in the paid-for versions of Comodo Internet Security, and as a separate subscription service.
About launcher_service.exe (from Comodo Security Solutions)
“GeekBuddy is part of the Comodo Group, one of the world's most trusted Internet Security and Antivirus technology providers. With over 45 million PCs around the world protected by Comodo security soft”
Details |
File name: | launcher_service.exe |
Publisher: | Comodo Security Solutions Inc. |
Product name: | livePCsupport |
Description: | livePCsupport launcher system service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\common files\comodo\launcher_service.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Comodo Security Solutions |
Authority (CA): | COMODO CA Limited |
Expiration date: | Friday, April 5, 2013 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | CLPSLauncher |
Display name: | COMODO LPS Launcher |
Description: | “COMODO livePCsupport Launcher Service” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of livePCsupport.)
“GeekBuddy is part of the Comodo Group, one of the world's most trusted Internet Security and Antivirus technology providers. With over 45 million PCs around the world protected by Comodo security soft...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of launcher_service.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'CLPSLauncher' (COMODO LPS Launcher)
- CLPSLauncher
All file variations of launcher_service.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate N |
10.71% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
7.14% |
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Windows 8 |
7.14% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.57% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.56% of livePCsupport.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
60.87% |
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ASUS |
17.39% |
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Acer |
13.04% |
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Toshiba |
8.70% |
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