Should I remove Live Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
23% remove it77% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,879
United States Rank #1,480
Reach 0.2069%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.96 days
323.25 days >
Average installed length: 169.84 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.00.8103 |
0.44% |
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| 2.00.8102 |
1.50% |
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| 2.00.8100 |
7.55% |
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| 2.00.3008 |
14.57% |
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| 2.00.3007 |
19.87% |
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| 2.00.3006 |
11.09% |
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| 2.00.3004 |
17.54% |
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| 2.00.3003 |
23.99% |
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| 2.00.3002 |
3.46% |
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Live Updater
What is Live Updater?
Live Updater is a program designed to manage all installed Gateway programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in the background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.
Overview
It is typically pre-installed with most new Acer computers. The most common release is 2.00.3003, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package is about 3.78 MB (3,964,928 bytes) when donwloaded.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Program details
URL: www.gateway.com
Help link: www.gateway.com
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EE26E302-876A-48D9-9058-3129E5B99999}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
How do I remove Live Updater?
You can uninstall Live 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 Live 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 Live Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 100%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #2,879
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
99.98% |
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| Windows 7 |
0.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
50.50% |
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| Windows 8 |
31.18% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
2.01% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
1.25% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
0.49% |
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Geography
91.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
91.21% |
| Canada |
4.12% |
| Mexico |
1.40% |
| Brazil |
1.14% |
| PR |
0.29% |
| Japan |
0.27% |
| Australia |
0.20% |
| India |
0.07% |
| New Zealand |
0.07% |
| Philippines |
0.07% |
| Spain |
0.07% |
| GU |
0.07% |
| TT |
0.05% |
| Uruguay |
0.05% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
99.88% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.07% |
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| Gateway |
0.05% |
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Common models |
| Gateway NE56R |
28.76% |
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| Gateway SX2110G |
14.63% |
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| Gateway DX4870 |
7.13% |
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| Gateway DX4380G |
3.65% |
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| Gateway NE-522 |
3.25% |
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| Gateway NE71B |
2.98% |
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About Gateway
Gateway (acquired by Acer Inc.
Publisher URL: www.gateway.com