Should I block it?
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
(Note, JDI BACKUP LIMITED publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
MyPC Backup.exe
MyPC Backup by JDI BACKUP LIMITED (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| MD5: | 12516562aebdbb61683ab384c17dac8f |
| SHA1: | 7dc639250d3b0956ed67daef2cba804044a55369 |
Overview
mypc backup.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. During installation, it (or a shortcut) is added to the user's startup folder which is designed to automatically launch when the user logs into Windows. It is installed with a couple of know programs including MyPC Backup published by JDI BACKUP LIMITED and MyPC Backup published by JDI BACKUP LIMITED. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by JDI BACKUP LIMITED which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | mypc backup.exe |
| Publisher: | MyPCBackup.com |
| Product name: | MyPC Backup |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\mypc backup\mypc backup.exe |
| File version: | 1.0.0.0 |
| Size: | 2.76 MB (2,889,256 bytes) |
| Build date: | 2/18/2014 2:39 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | JDI BACKUP LIMITED |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Saturday, February 21, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
MyPC Backup, a potentially unwanted program (PUP), is bundled with various adware installers and 3rd party download managers including CBS Interactive, Somoto, Conduit, Bechiro and others. Once installed it displays numerous popups hourly which encourages users to register for the service.
MyPC Backup is part of the Just Develop It! group of Backup brands (distributed under the sub company MyPCBackup Ltd/Backup Software Limited) that...
Behaviors
User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
- Shortcut to 'mypc backup.exe'
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'LaunchApp' in the path '\LaunchApp'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.51% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.07% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.41% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.98% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.98% |
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| Windows 8 |
9.76% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.32% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
7.32% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
2.44% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
1.22% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 39.24% of MyPC Backup.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.21% |
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| Toshiba |
14.14% |
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| Intel |
14.14% |
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| Acer |
13.13% |
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| Dell |
10.10% |
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| Sony |
8.08% |
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| ASUS |
6.06% |
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| Compaq |
4.04% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.02% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.02% |
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| Lenovo |
2.02% |
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| Alienware |
1.01% |
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| Sahara |
1.01% |
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| Samsung |
1.01% |
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