TorchCrashHandler.exe
TorchCrashHandler by Torch Media Inc. (Signed)
Overview
There are 12 versions of torchcrashhandler.exe in the wild, the latest version being 25.0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'TorchCrashHandler' with the name 'TorchCrashHandler' and described as “The crash handler service automatically updates Torch to the latest version and sends anonymous crash reports when Torch unexpectedly shuts down, to ensure that Torch offers the best performance and security.”. . 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 1.15 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Torch Media Inc. by Thawte. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Torch from Torch Media Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0006% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 3.83 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 7.49 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 7 Bytes per minute for reads and 3 Bytes per minute for writes.
 Details
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| File name: | torchcrashhandler.exe |
| Publisher: | TorchMedia Inc. |
| Product name: | TorchCrashHandler |
| Typical file path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\update\torchcrashhandler.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Torch Media Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | TorchCrashHandler |
| Display name: | TorchCrashHandler |
| Description: | “The crash handler service automatically updates Torch to the latest version and sends anonymous crash reports when Torch unexpectedly shuts down, to ensure that Torch offers the best performance and security.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of TorchCrashHandler.)
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 ...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of torchcrashhandler.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- TorchCrashHandler
- 'TorchCrashHandler' (Torch Crash Handler)
All file variations of torchcrashhandler.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
39.53% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.23% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.98% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
6.98% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
2.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
2.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Language |
2.33% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.33% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
2.33% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
2.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 19.51% of TorchCrashHandler.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
23.73% |
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| Acer |
22.03% |
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| Dell |
20.34% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.25% |
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| Lenovo |
3.39% |
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| Compaq |
3.39% |
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| Sony |
3.39% |
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| Intel |
3.39% |
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| Toshiba |
3.39% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.69% |
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