LiveUpdate 2.5 Symantec Corporation
What is LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation?
LiveUpdate is an application developed by Symantec Corporation that downloads and installs security updates (such as spyware, firewall, or antivirus signature files) and software patches. A valid subscription is required to use Symantec LiveUpdate. Symantec LiveUpdate can be run in Interactive Mode or in Express Mode. In Interactive mode, users decide which updates to download and apply. Express mode will download and apply all applicable updates. LiveUpdate also runs in Express mode silently in the background. Once all updates are downloaded, Symantec LiveUpdate will begin the process of installing them.
Overview
The most used version is 2.5.55.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is luall.exe. The software installer includes 46 files and is usually about 9.09 MB (9,533,843 bytes). AUPDATE.EXE is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\LSETUP.EXE /U
Estimated size: 9.09 MB
Files installed by LiveUpdate 2.5 Symantec Corporation
| Program executable: | luall.exe |
| Name: | LiveUpdate |
| LiveUpdate Wizard |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\symantec\liveupdate\luall.exe |
| MD5: | c92cc3a9cc73b490e7e7c234cfedab30 |
Additional files:
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ALUNOTIFY.EXE - LiveUpdate (Symantec ALUNotify Module)
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ALUNOTIFYRES.DLL - Symantec ALUNotifyRes Module
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AluSchedulerSvc.exe - Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Service
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AluSchedulerSvcRes.dll - Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Service Resource
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AUPDATE.EXE - Automatic LiveUpdate Module
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AUPDATERES.DLL - Automatic LiveUpdate Resource Module
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LSETUP.EXE - LiveUpdate Installer
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LUALLRES.DLL - LiveUpdate Wizard Resource
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LuCallbackProxy.exe - LuCallBackProxy Module
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LUCheck.exe - LiveUpdate Install Check
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LuComServer_2_5.EXE - LiveUpdate Engine COM Module
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LuComServerPS_2_5.DLL
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LuConfig.EXE - LiveUpdate Configuration
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LUInit.exe - Symantec LUInit Module
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LUINSDLL.DLL - LiveUpdate Install Module
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LuInsRes.dll - LiveUpdate Install Resource Module
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LuPreCon.DLL - LiveUpdate Precondition Module
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LUSESAIntegration.dll - LiveUpdate LUSESAIntegration Module
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Luupdate.exe - LUUpdate
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NDETECT.EXE - Symantec NetDetect
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NetDetectController_2_5.DLL - NetDetectController Module
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NotifyHA.exe - LiveUpdate NotifyHA
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ProductRegCom_2_5.DLL - LiveUpdate Product Registration COM Module
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ProductRegComPS_2_5.DLL
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ResLuComServer_3_2.DLL - LU Engine COM Resource Module
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S32LIVE1.DLL - LiveUpdate Compatibility Module
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S32LUCP1RES.DLL - LiveUpdate Control Panel Module Resource
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S32luhf1.dll
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s32luhl1.dll
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S32luhm1.dll
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S32LUIS1.DLL
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S32luuz1.dll
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S32LUWI1.DLL - LiveUpdate Wininit Processing Module
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SETUPRES.DLL - LiveUpdate Installer Resource
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SymantecRootInstaller.exe - SymantecRootInstaller Module
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SymantecRootInstallerRes.dll - SymantecRootInstallerRes Module
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- NDETECT.EXE is scheduled as a task named 'Symantec NetDetect' (runs daily at 13:33).
Service
- AluSchedulerSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler'.
How do I remove LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation?
You can uninstall LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation 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 LiveUpdate 2.5 (Symantec Corporation), 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 LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 79%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
86.59% |
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| Windows 7 |
12.20% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
87.18% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.41% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.56% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.28% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.28% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
1.28% |
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Geography
54.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.37% |
| Germany |
9.71% |
| France |
5.83% |
| United Kingdom |
3.88% |
| Spain |
2.91% |
| Canada |
2.91% |
| Italy |
2.91% |
| Australia |
1.94% |
| Israel |
1.94% |
| Netherlands |
1.94% |
| Singapore |
0.97% |
| South Africa |
0.97% |
| Brazil |
0.97% |
| Switzerland |
0.97% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
24.64% |
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| Dell |
21.74% |
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| Intel |
10.14% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.70% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.70% |
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| Sahara |
7.25% |
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| Toshiba |
5.80% |
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| ASUS |
2.90% |
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| Sony |
2.90% |
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| Gateway |
1.45% |
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| NEC |
1.45% |
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| Lenovo |
1.45% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6420 |
2.99% |
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| ACER Aspire T650 |
2.99% |
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| Acer Aspire T135 |
1.49% |
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| 939M2 939Dual-SATA2 |
1.49% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
1.49% |
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| VIAK8M AWRDACPI |
1.49% |
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About Symantec
Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com