SSUService.exe
SSUService by Splashtop Inc. (Signed)
Overview
ssuservice.exe has 6 known versions, the most recent one is 1.8.0.2. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Splashtop Software Updater Service' with the name 'SSUService' and described as “Splashtop software updater enables updates and enhancements to the SmartView browser extension.”. . 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 476.81 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Splashtop Inc. by the certification authority VeriSign. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Splashtop Software Updater from Splashtop Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0005% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 2.25 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 5.39 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.47 KB per minute for reads and 79 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is ssuservice.exe?
Splashtop Remote Desktop lets you control your computer from your iPad. This is the software update version of Splashtop that daily checks to see if a new software version is available and presents a popup to prompt you to update your software if available.
About ssuservice.exe (from Splashtop Inc.)
“Splashtop Remote desktop for iPad & iPhone with video, audio, and full interactivity with your computer desktop. New York Times calls it “both a breakthrough and a bargain. A computer with the Splasht”
Details |
File name: | ssuservice.exe |
Publisher: | Splashtop Inc. |
Product name: | SSUService |
Description: | Splashtop Software Updater Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\splashtop\splashtop software updater\ssuservice.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Splashtop Inc. |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Expiration date: | Thursday, November 7, 2013 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | SSUService |
Display name: | Splashtop Software Updater Service |
Description: | “Splashtop software updater enables updates and enhancements to the SmartView browser extension.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of SSUService.)
Splashtop is a remote desktop software solution that allows users to connect to and control their computer from a mobile computing device, such as an iPad, iPhone, webOS, or Android device. The compan...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of ssuservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'SSUService' (Splashtop Software Updater Service)
- SSUService
All file variations of ssuservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.54% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.20% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.32% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
4.88% |
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Windows Vista Business |
4.88% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
2.44% |
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Windows 8 |
2.44% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
2.44% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
2.44% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.44% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 52.50% of SSUService.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
ASUS |
30.00% |
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Toshiba |
30.00% |
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Dell |
15.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
10.00% |
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Acer |
7.50% |
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Alienware |
7.50% |
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