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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%

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torch.exe

Torch by Torch Media Inc. (Signed)

Remove torch.exe
Version:   25.0.0.3712
MD5:   d274583b4e475641beebf33486de6de2
SHA1:   4061662ce91c8b665513d7d3498605a56ee58e66
SHA256:   6dd6de5fd22f45494b803bdfbf3eb581cac28436c762a9f2e454506b9eba1ffb

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:25.0.0.3712
Size:1.31 MB (1,377,120 bytes)
Build date:6/27/2013 10:36 AM
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.
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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
Network connections
  • [TCP] cache.google.com (64.15.113.119:443)
  • [TCP] 78.140.187.143:80

    • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.03164825%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.01586921%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.01577904%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:2,486,792,675 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    CPU cycles:45,073/sec
    17,470,203/sec
    Memory
    Private memory:64.26 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):88.61 MB
    Private (minimum):35.89 MB
    Non-paged memory:64.26 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:242.24 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):260.72 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:76.44 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):95.71 MB
    37.95 MB
    I/O
    I/O read transfer:183 Bytes/sec
    1.02 MB/min
    I/O read operations:3/sec
    343/min
    I/O write transfer:47 Bytes/sec
    274.99 KB/min
    I/O write operations:1/sec
    227/min
    I/O other transfer:12 Bytes/sec
    448.09 KB/min
    I/O other operations:1/sec
    1,671/min
    Resource allocations
    Threads:9
    12
    Handles:274
    600
    GUI GDI count:113
    103
    GUI GDI peak:123
    142
    GUI USER count:12
    49
    GUI USER peak:15
    71

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:Untrusted
    Platform:32-bit
    Command lines:
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=renderer --lang=en-us --force-fieldtrials=forcecompositingmode/thread/infinitecache/no/omniboxsearchsuggesttrialstarted2013q1/4/oneclicksignin/blueonwhite/prefetch/contentprefetchprefetchon/prerender/prerendermulti/spdycwnd/cwnd16/uma-new-install-uniformity-trial/control/uma-session-randomized-uniformity-trial-5-percent/group_15/uma-uniformity-trial-1-percent/group_24/uma-uniformity-trial-10-percent/default/uma-uniformity-trial-2
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=renderer --lang=en-us --force-fieldtrials=forcecompositingmode/thread/infinitecache/no/omniboxsearchsuggesttrialstarted2013q1/11/oneclicksignin/blueonwhite/prefetch/contentprefetchprefetchoff/prerender/prerender15minttl/uma-new-install-uniformity-trial/control/uma-session-randomized-uniformity-trial-5-percent/group_15/uma-uniformity-trial-1-percent/group_02/uma-uniformity-trial-10-percent/group_07/uma-uniformity-trial-20-percent
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=renderer --lang=en-us --force-fieldtrials=forcecompositingmode/thread/infinitecache/no/omniboxsearchsuggesttrialstarted2013q1/4/oneclicksignin/blueonwhite/prefetch/contentprefetchprefetchon/prerender/prerendermulti/uma-new-install-uniformity-trial/control/uma-session-randomized-uniformity-trial-5-percent/group_15/uma-uniformity-trial-1-percent/group_24/uma-uniformity-trial-10-percent/default/uma-uniformity-trial-20-percent/defaul
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe"
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=plugin --plugin-path="C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\user data\default\extensions\cipmepknanmbbaneimacddfemfbfgpgo\1.1.0.3604_0\plugin/torchplugin.dll" --lang=en-us --channel="10856.6.1681360089\469345899" /prefetcC:4
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=plugin --plugin-path="C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\user data\default\extensions\lecpjhggilhbceadobnggaagnpfpafhg\25.0.0.3712_0\torchhelper.dll" --lang=en-us --channel="10856.5.449084936\1221512721" /prefetcC:4
    • "C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe" --type=ppapi --channel="10856.10.1738517256\1355435521" --lang=en-us --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetcC:13
    • (14 more)
    Owner:User
    Parent processes:

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    torch.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:0.71762326%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:0.10307751%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:0.61454575%
    0.165382%
    CPU cycles:19,252,763/sec
    5,741,424/sec
    Memory:1.34 MB
    1.16 MB
    wow64.dll
    Total CPU:0.03784728%
    Kernel CPU:0.01587392%
    User CPU:0.02197336%
    CPU cycles:648,065/sec
    Memory:292 KB

    Common loaded modules

    These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

    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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