steam.exe

Steam Client Bootstrapper by Valve (Signed)

Remove steam.exe
Version:   01.68.63.36
MD5:   7d6f3e59417caa671d73faa2d665ccc4
SHA1:   73c0776c6e97bf1a28ec4e46527af0c7218c9be2
SHA256:   5366685316db6efe640b09b2aa07e85b041fc3dbf7d032ef18337b18acb6346b

Overview

steam.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Steam published by Valve Corporation, Half-Life 2 from Valve Corporation and Half-Life 2 by Valve Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Valve which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:steam.exe
Publisher:Valve Corporation
Product name:Steam Client Bootstrapper
Description:Steam Client Bootstrapper (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\steam\steam.exe
File version:01.68.63.36
Product version:01.00.00.01
Size:1.54 MB (1,610,664 bytes)
Build date:2/28/2013 6:34 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Valve
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, September 27, 2012
Expiration date:Monday, November 23, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Steam' → "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
Scheduled tasks
  • The task '{733C26E7-55C8-4774-BD2F-372F32A977E7}' runs on registration in the path '\{733C26E7-55C8-4774-BD2F-372F32A977E7}'
  • The job '{D6CF8D04-9D42-4FBD-A9E8-ECD261FD0840}' runs on registration in the path '\{D6CF8D04-9D42-4FBD-A9E8-ECD261FD0840}'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\pttm caminho\Steam.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Steam' → "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 13.16%
Windows 8 11.18%
Windows 8 Pro 7.24%
Windows 7 Professional 5.26%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.26%
Windows 8.1 3.95%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.29%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 1.97%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.97%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.97%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.32%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.32%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.32%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.32%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 0.66%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.66%
Windows 7 Starter 0.66%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 45.39% of Steam Client Bootstrapper.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 19.63%
Dell 17.18%
ASUS 14.72%
Acer 11.04%
Lenovo 7.36%
Sony 7.36%
Toshiba 6.13%
American Megatrends 3.07%
Alienware 2.45%
GIGABYTE 2.45%
Intel 2.45%
MSI 2.45%
Samsung 1.23%
Sahara 1.23%
Apple 1.23%
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