Update Manager B09.1008.1
What is Update Manager?
Gigabyte Update Manager is a program designed to manage all installed Gigabyte 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
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is UnInstGBTUpd.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.86 MB (1,947,449 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.GIGABYTE.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GBTUpd\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriver.exe /M{4E25C468-7745-4051-8B37-4A2C6635BA8B}
Estimated size: 1.86 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Update Manager B09.1008.1
| Program executable: | UnInstGBTUpd.exe |
| Uninstall file |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GBTUpd\UnInstGBTUpd.exe |
| MD5: | a2dc5d6ad44384c9ba7b591f844fc0cd |
Additional files:
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RunUpd.exe
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UnInstGBTUpd.exe - Uninstall file
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GBTUpd.exe - GBTUpd
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PreRun.exe (by PreRun) - PreRun
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SetKey.exe
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UpdSettingDlg.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PreRun.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'GBTUpd' which loads as C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GBTUpd\PreRun.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- PreRun.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'GBTUpd' which loads as C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\UpdManager\PreRun.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- GBTUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\EasySaver\GBTUpd.exe'.
- RunUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager\RunUpd.exe'.
How do I remove Update Manager?
You can uninstall Update Manager 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 Update Manager B09.1008.1, 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 Update Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
Win Vista (SP2) 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.81% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.25% |
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| Windows XP |
9.63% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.31% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
31.15% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.30% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.63% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.66% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.30% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.80% |
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Geography
34.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.33% |
| Germany |
8.72% |
| Australia |
7.08% |
| Egypt |
4.90% |
| Iran |
3.54% |
| India |
3.00% |
| France |
2.45% |
| United Kingdom |
2.45% |
| Israel |
2.45% |
| Canada |
1.91% |
| Spain |
1.91% |
| Greece |
1.91% |
| Japan |
1.91% |
| DZ |
1.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
86.94% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
3.82% |
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| Acer |
3.50% |
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| Dell |
2.55% |
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| ASUS |
2.23% |
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| Lenovo |
0.32% |
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| Intel |
0.32% |
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| Alienware |
0.32% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
10.90% |
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| Gigabyte G41M-Combo |
7.69% |
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| Gigabyte G41MT-S2PT |
6.73% |
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| Gigabyte P55A-UD3 |
5.77% |
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| Gigabyte P55-USB3 |
4.17% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD7 |
4.17% |
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About GIGABYTE
Gigabyte is a manufacturer of computer hardware products known for its motherboards whose customers include custom PC manufacturers such as Alienware as well as some larger OEMs.
Publisher URL: www.gigabyte.com