Should I remove Avira Software Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,787
United States Rank #3,352
Reach 0.1438%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 49.25 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.6.22870 |
1.66% |
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| 2.0.6.21245 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.6.17105 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.6.14722 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.6.9297 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.6.6321 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.6.312 |
0.07% |
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| 2.0.5.57673 |
0.28% |
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| 2.0.5.51890 |
0.32% |
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| 2.0.5.51783 |
0.46% |
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| 2.0.5.51723 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.5.48230 |
1.41% |
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| 2.0.5.47667 |
0.07% |
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| 2.0.5.42575 |
0.92% |
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| 2.0.5.32390 |
1.38% |
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| 2.0.5.17202 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.5.2809 |
9.24% |
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| 2.0.5.1516 |
0.53% |
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| 2.0.5.1378 |
0.11% |
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| 2.0.4.54899 |
12.31% |
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| 2.0.4.50571 |
2.15% |
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| 2.0.4.31895 |
7.80% |
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| 2.0.4.26913 |
0.49% |
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| 2.0.4.24522 |
0.11% |
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| 2.0.4.17544 |
0.28% |
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| 2.0.4.14446 |
0.28% |
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| 2.0.4.724 |
0.21% |
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| 2.0.4.43 |
0.28% |
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| 2.0.3.56495 |
0.35% |
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| 2.0.3.40092 |
0.21% |
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| 2.0.3.29917 |
0.04% |
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| 2.0.2.27024 |
17.78% |
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| 2.0.2.6210 |
6.56% |
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| 2.0.2.342 |
0.85% |
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| 2.0.1.60736 |
0.35% |
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| 2.0.1.49949 |
0.85% |
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| 2.0.1.46467 |
0.32% |
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| 1.2.4.459 |
14.32% |
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| 1.2.3.14696 |
9.56% |
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| 1.2.3.493 |
2.36% |
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| 1.2.2.37050 |
5.15% |
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| 1.2.2.26835 |
0.56% |
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| 1.2.2.17009 |
0.11% |
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| 1.2.2.15475 |
0.04% |
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Avira Software Updater
by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG
Overview
Avira Software Updater is a software program developed by Avira Operations. The most common release is 2.0.2.27024, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe. The setup package generally installs about 77 files and is usually about 73.14 MB (76,694,533 bytes). The installed file Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 53% of users of Avira Software Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Avira\SoftwareUpdater\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{70B4607F-A4A3-42A9-9017-C8A3C3BA369D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 73.14 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Avira Software Updater
| Program executable: | Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe |
| Name: | Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost |
| Avira Updater Service Host |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Avira\SoftwareUpdater\Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe |
| MD5: | 230aaa2719970d6c6c0240d47c4802d7 |
Additional files:
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe - Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost (Avira Updater Service Host)
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Avira.OE.Communicator.Interface.dll - Avira.OE.Communicator.Interface
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Avira.OE.WinCore.Interface.dll - Avira.OE.WinCore.Interface
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceMessageInspector.dll - ServiceMessageInspector
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.BusinessLayerExecuter.dll - BusinessLayerExecuter
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.CommunicationManager.dll - CommunicationManager
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ConfigurationManager.dll - ConfigurationManager
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Avira.Acp.dll - ACP .NET library (Avira.Acp)
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Avira.OE.WinCore.dll - Avira.OE.WinCore
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AviraSoftwareUpdater.exe - SoftwareUpdater
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.InstallManager.dll - InstallManager
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceLibrary.dll - ServiceLibrary
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.BusinessLayer.dll - BusinessLayer
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.UpdateHelper.exe - UpdateHelper
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.DiaryStats.dll - DiaryStats
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.Inspector.dll - Inspector
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.WebUI.dll - WebUI
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Avira.SoftwareUpdater.Core.dll - Core
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libcef.dll - Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
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Interop.WUApiLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'WUApiLib'.
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libGLESv2.dll - ANGLE libGLESv2 Dynamic Link Library
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libEGL.dll - ANGLE libEGL Dynamic Link Library
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Avira.Mixpanel.dll - Avira Mixpanel Tracker (Avira.Mixpanel)
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ServiceStack.Text.dll (by ServiceStack) - ServiceStack.Text
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NLog.dll (by NLog) - NLog v4.0.1 (NLog for .NET Framework 4.5)
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Avira.Core.dll - Avira.Core
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CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess.exe (by The CefSharp Authors) - CefSharp (CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess)
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CefSharp.dll (by The CefSharp Authors)
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CefSharp.WinForms.dll - CefSharp.WinForm
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- Avira.SoftwareUpdater.ServiceHost.exe runs as a service named 'Avira Updater Service' (AviraUpdaterService) "Support Service for Avira Software Updater".
How do I remove Avira Software Updater?
You can uninstall Avira Software Updater from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Avira Software Updater, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Avira Software Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 82%
Win 7 (SP1) 18%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
81.82% |
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| Windows 7 |
18.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
56.16% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.46% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.65% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.98% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.85% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.85% |
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Geography
52.69% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
52.69% |
| Germany |
17.41% |
| Italy |
11.59% |
| France |
3.54% |
| Netherlands |
2.97% |
| United Kingdom |
2.61% |
| Switzerland |
1.18% |
| Austria |
0.93% |
| Canada |
0.85% |
| Spain |
0.82% |
| Australia |
0.38% |
| Singapore |
0.38% |
| Belgium |
0.33% |
| Brazil |
0.30% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.57% |
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| Acer |
23.29% |
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| ASUS |
16.12% |
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| Dell |
9.83% |
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| Lenovo |
9.12% |
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| Medion |
6.51% |
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| Toshiba |
3.80% |
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| Samsung |
3.42% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.33% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
8.64% |
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| ASUS All Series |
4.85% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.79% |
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| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
3.48% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.58% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
2.27% |
|