Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Viber Media Inc. publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
viber.exe
By Viber Media Inc. (Signed)
| MD5: | 214d0ba83f53d48ac6c9738798f5ebe5 |
| SHA1: | f6cd420dc1d94eb3b8c6bc84025fa927b4c90487 |
Overview
viber.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 Viber published by Viber Media Inc, Viber from Viber Media Inc and Viber by Viber Media Inc. The file is digitally signed by Viber Media Inc. which was issued by the Thawte certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | viber.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\viber\viber.exe |
| Size: | 914.51 KB (936,456 bytes) |
| Build date: | 12/2/2013 5:12 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Viber Media Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 10.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Viber for Windows lets you send free messages and make free calls to other Viber users, on any device and network, in any country! Viber syncs your contacts, messages and call history with your mobile device. All the stickers from your mobile phone, now on your desktop. Just click, sync and send.”
Behaviors
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Viber\Viber.exe'
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Viber' → "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Viber\Viber.exe"
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
45.45% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center |
9.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 27.27% of viber.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
26.67% |
|
| Acer |
20.00% |
|
| ASUS |
13.33% |
|
| Lenovo |
13.33% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
13.33% |
|
| MSI |
13.33% |
|
