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VersionsAdditional versions

33.0.0.7188 0.52%
29.0.0.5394 0.52%
29.0.0.4880 0.52%
25.0.0.4626 32.81%
25.0.0.4508 7.29%
25.0.0.4255 0.52%
25.0.0.3831 0.52%
25.0.0.3777 0.52%
25.0.0.3712 14.58%
25.0.0.3646 2.08%
25.0.0.3359 0.52%
23.0.0.2585 11.46%
2.0.0.2062 3.65%
2.0.0.1705 24.48%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
ConvertStringSecurityDescriptorToSecurityDescriptorW, RegQueryValueExW, RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegCloseKey, RegEnumKeyExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCreateKeyExW, ConvertSidToStringSidW, GetTokenInformation, OpenProcessToken, CreateProcessAsUserW, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, SetEntriesInAclW, GetSecurityInfo, CreateWellKnownSid, CopySid, LookupPrivilegeValueW, EqualSid, DuplicateToken, DuplicateTokenEx, CreateRestrictedToken, SetThreadToken, GetSecurityDescriptorSacl, SetSecurityInfo, ConvertStringSidToSidW, GetLengthSid, SetTokenInformation, RevertToSelf, RegDisablePredefinedCache, RegisterTraceGuidsW, TraceEvent, GetTraceEnableLevel, GetTraceEnableFlags, GetTraceLoggerHandle, UnregisterTraceGuids
kernel32.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW, CommandLineToArgvW
shlwapi.dll
PathFileExistsW, PathRemoveFileSpecW
user32.dll
CharUpperW, GetUserObjectInformationW, GetThreadDesktop, SetProcessWindowStation, CreateDesktopW, GetProcessWindowStation, CreateWindowStationW, CloseDesktop, CloseWindowStation, MessageBoxW
userenv.dll
GetProfileType
version.dll
VerQueryValueW, GetFileVersionInfoW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW
winmm.dll
timeGetTime
Export table
CrashForException
DumpProcess
DumpProcessWithoutCrash
InjectDumpForHangDebugging
InjectDumpProcessWithoutCrash
SetActiveURL
SetClientId
SetCommandLine
SetCommandLine2
SetExperimentList3
SetExtensionID
SetGpuInfo
SetNumberOfExtensions
SetNumberOfViews
SetPrinterInfo

torch.exe

Torch by Torch Media Inc. (Signed)

Remove torch.exe
Version:   23.0.0.2585
MD5:   2954b423b1bbf6ffca3fad037b17ddaf
SHA1:   29d1ba305eea6052b7979eb84389917da27c987e
SHA256:   6220f36ea75e32a41c975c55d5ac4d0b0cca2fdf676c36879ef5e46721bff48d

What is torch.exe?

Torch is a browser based on Chromium for Windows. It specializes in media downloading and has built-in media features, including a torrent engine, video grabber and sharing button.

About torch.exe (from Torch Media Inc.)

“Torch is a free and unique software that offers you powerful browsing together with built-in media downloading and sharing features. Torch Browser is based on the Chromium technology platform, giving ”

DetailsDetails

File name:torch.exe
Publisher:Torch Media Inc.
Product name:Torch
Typical file path:C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe
Original name:chrome.exe
File version:23.0.0.2585
Size:1.29 MB (1,349,472 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Torch Media Inc.
Authority (CA):Thawte
Effective date:Monday, June 25, 2012
Expiration date:Thursday, June 26, 2014
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Torch
 Torch Media Inc.
28% remove
Torch Browser is a freeware Chromium based web browser and Internet suite developed by Torch Media. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying websites, sharing websites via social networks, downloading torrents, accelerating downloads and grabbing online media, all directly from the browser. Torch Browser is commercial freeware offered for Microsoft Windows only. The built-in BitTorrent client allows users to ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Shell open commands
  • mailto
  • https
  • http
  • ftp
Scheduled tasks
  • The job '{40F204DB-6758-45E4-80C4-685F59448FB4}' runs on registration in the path '\{40F204DB-6758-45E4-80C4-685F59448FB4}'
  • The task '{3C7980DA-96EB-42BF-B953-BB8028359D27}' runs on registration in the path '\{3C7980DA-96EB-42BF-B953-BB8028359D27}'
  • The job '{8C4A389E-EADC-4147-BE18-4601BB193E3A}' runs on registration in the path '\{8C4A389E-EADC-4147-BE18-4601BB193E3A}'
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_B2D2459F2798E05C7608FD02F9D6329A' → "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --no-startup-window

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.01170260%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00578750%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00591510%
0.014873%
Memory
Private (maximum):59.42 MB
Private (minimum):25.68 MB

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=renderer --lang=en-us --force-fieldtrials=asyncdns/disabled/conncountimpact/conn_count_6/connnectbackupjobs/connectbackupjobsenabled/dnsimpact/default_enabled_prefetch/forcecompositingmode/disable/globalsdch/global_enable_sdch/idleskttoimpact/idle_timeout_10/infinitecache/no/omniboxdisallowinlinehqp/standard/omniboxsearchsuggest/2/oneclicksignin/blueonwhite/prefetch/contentprefetchprefetchoff/prerender/prerendercontrol/proxyconnec
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=ppapi --channel="4660.9.2065399517\1905264174" --lang=en-us --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetcC:13
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=plugin --plugin-path="C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\user data\default\extensions\lecpjhggilhbceadobnggaagnpfpafhg\23.0.0.2585_0\torchhelper.dll" --lang=en-us --channel="4660.6.1125812074\429314511" /prefetcC:4
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=gpu-process --channel="4660.1.56303904\1143454567" --reduce-gpu-sandbox --disable-image-transport-surface --gpu-vendor-id=0x1002 --gpu-device-id=0x9712 --gpu-driver-vendor="advanced micro devices, inc." --gpu-driver-version=8.900.7.1000 --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetcC:12
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=plugin --plugin-path="C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\user data\default\extensions\cipmepknanmbbaneimacddfemfbfgpgo\1.0.0.2504_0\plugin/torchplugin.dll" --lang=en-us --channel="4660.7.1707186123\1019555404" /prefetcC:4
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" -- "httC://www.google.com/"
  • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=plugin --plugin-path="C:\ProgramData\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\mozillaplugins\nprpchromebrowserrecordext.dll" --lang=en-us --channel="4660.8.135952209\1645009658" /prefetcC:4
  • (7 more)
Owner:User
Parent processes:

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 36.98%
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.65%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.42%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 6.25%
Windows 8.1 Single Language Preview 5.21%
Windows 8 Pro 3.65%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.60%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 1.56%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.56%
Windows 8.1 Pro 0.52%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 0.52%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.52%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.52%
Windows 7 Professional 0.52%
Windows 8 0.52%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United Kingdom installs about 23.16% of Torch.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 31.22%
Hewlett-Packard 29.76%
Dell 16.59%
Sony 10.73%
Acer 5.85%
Lenovo 2.93%
Toshiba 2.93%
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