openvpnas.exe
By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)
Overview
openvpnas.exe has 7 known versions, the most recent one is . It is started as a Windows Service called 'ExpatShieldService' with the name 'ExpatShieldService'. 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 388.13 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to AnchorFree Inc by the certification authority VeriSign. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 6.41 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 7.48 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 21.36 KB per minute for reads and 2.18 KB per minute for writes.
What is openvpnas.exe?
OpenVPN is an open source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol. OpenVPN can be extended with third-party plug-ins or scripts which can be called at defined entry points.
About openvpnas.exe (from AnchorFree Inc)
“OpenVPN is a robust and highly flexible tunneling application that uses all of the encryption, authentication, and certification features of the OpenSSL library to securely tunnel IP networks over a s”
Details |
File name: | openvpnas.exe |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\bin\openvpnas.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | AnchorFree Inc |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Sunday, March 27, 2011 |
Expiration date: | Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | ExpatShieldService |
Display name: | ExpatShieldService |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of openvpnas.exe.)
Expat Shield is a VPN program that allows users to access UK TV websites such as BBC iPlayer and ITV when outside of the UK. Expat Shield routes your IP address via a UK IP address as if you were stil...
If you are using the free Service, AnchorFree may deliver third-party Advertisements within the content of any web page accessed. Advertisements may be injected into the top of the page, inserted dire...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of openvpnas.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- ExpatShieldService
- 'ExpatShieldService' (Expat Shield Service)
- 'hshld' (Hotspot Shield Service)
All file variations of openvpnas.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
27.59% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.14% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
24.14% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
6.90% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.90% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
6.90% |
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Windows XP Professional |
3.45% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 17.39% of openvpnas.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
MSI |
23.53% |
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Toshiba |
23.53% |
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Acer |
17.65% |
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Sony |
11.76% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.76% |
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GIGABYTE |
11.76% |
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