Should I remove CYREN Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.1.38 |
50.00% |
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| 5.1.35 |
16.67% |
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| 5.1.31 |
33.33% |
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CYREN Updater
from CYREN Inc.
Overview
CYREN Updater is a program developed by CYREN. The most used version is 5.1.38, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 21 files and is usually about 6.8 MB (7,128,168 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 94% of users of CYREN Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Help link: commtouch.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/commtouch.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=XmOa39ij&p_lva=&p_li=&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_page=1&p_cv=&p_pv=1.1063&p_prods=1063
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Commtouch\Updater\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7564DE9D-3003-46DC-9149-96722C4A8370}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.8 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by CYREN Updater
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logapi.dll - Command Anti-Malware (Command Anti-Malware Log API Dynamic Link Library)
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amu.dll - CYREN Updater (CYREN Master Updater Dynamic Link Library)
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amu.exe - CYREN Master Updater
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amulng.dll - CYREN Master Updater Language Dynamic Link Library
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aspl.dll - CYREN Splash Screen Library
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auth_lsx.dll - CYREN LSX Client
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authcrypto.dll - authcrypto Dynamic Link Library
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authluamsi.dll - authmsi Msi Extension for lua updater
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schedapi.dll - schedapi Dynamic Link Library
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updconfig.dll - Updater configuration Dynamic Link Library
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updgui.exe - CYREN Updater Gui
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updguilng.dll - Updater GUI Language DLL
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updlogic.dll - Updater logic Dynamic Link Library
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updrpt.dll - Updater reporting Dynamic Link Library
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- amu.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CYREN Updater' (runs on boot).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- amu.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named CYREN Updater.
How do I remove CYREN Updater?
You can uninstall CYREN 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 CYREN 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 CYREN Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
Win XP 17%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 En... |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
94.12% |
| Canada |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| ASUS |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7592 |
20.00% |
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| Microsoft Corporation Vir... |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p6754y |
20.00% |
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| ASUSTeK CM5570 |
20.00% |
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| Acer Aspire Z3-600 |
20.00% |
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