Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

4,0,11,71581 37.50%
4,0,1,55936 12.50%
4,0,0,48610 12.50%
3,7,1,44084 12.50%
1,17,0,4 12.50%
1,17,0,4 12.50%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

updater.exe

Baidu PC Faster by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co. (Signed)

Remove updater.exe
Version:   1,17,0,4
MD5:   c02caeb427edd96944fd7cc7f6bf7f4f
SHA1:   063016f59fd620ceeec0de3104883f5f987be79a

What is updater.exe?

Baidu PC Faster Updater is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found. The updater will check for updates remotely and install them based on an internal schedule.

Overview

updater.exe executes as a process under the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the system and the administrator accounts have the same file privileges) typically within the context of its parent pcfastersvc.exe (Baidu PC Faster by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co.). This is typically installed with the program Baidu PC Faster published by Baidu, Inc. and is most likely removed by most users once installed (65% removed). The file is digitally signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:updater.exe
Publisher:Baidu Inc.
Product name:Baidu PC Faster
Description:Baidu PC Faster Updater
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\baidu security\pc faster\updater.exe
File version:1,17,0,4
Size:922.89 KB (945,040 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Expiration date:Saturday, April 25, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Baidu, Inc.
  65% remove
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users a free system maintenance and utility suite to help them get the most out of their PC’s performance."

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Baidu PC Faster DataUpdate' runs daily in the path '\Baidu PC Faster DataUpdate'
  • The task 'Baidu PC Faster Update' runs daily in the path '\Baidu PC Faster Update'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.04083955%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.02041978%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.02041978%
0.014873%
Memory
Private (maximum):4.26 MB
Private (minimum):4.26 MB

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\baidu security\pc faster\updater.exe" -no_ui
Owner:SYSTEM
Parent process:pcfastersvc.exe (Baidu PC Faster by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co.)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 Single Language 28.57%
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.57%
Windows 8.1 14.29%
Windows 8.1 Pro 14.29%
Windows 7 Professional 14.29%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Egypt installs about 42.86% of Baidu PC Faster.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 50.00%
Acer 25.00%
Hewlett-Packard 12.50%
GIGABYTE 12.50%
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