ASUS Drivers Update Utility
What is ASUS Drivers Update Utility? (from DGTSoft)
ASUS Drivers Update Utility updates your drivers for ASUS devices automatically with just several clicks. Using the most accurate and comprehensive Driver Scanning Engine (DSE) in the world, Drivers Update Utility Series are built from the ground up using the latest technology with over 10 years' experience in the driv... Read more
Overview
ASUS Drivers Update Utility is a software program developed by DGTSoft. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 701.01 KB (717,836 bytes). The installed file update.dll 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 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 21% of users of ASUS Drivers Update Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.dgtsoft.com/drivers-update-utility/asus-drivers-update-utility.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS Drivers Update Utility\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\ASUS Drivers Update Utility\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 701.01 KB
Files installed by ASUS Drivers Update Utility
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DriverUpdateUtility.exe - DGTSoft Drivers Update Utility (Drivers Update Utility Series)
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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update.dll
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DriverBackUp.exe
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driverlib.dll (by Hise software) - Wise Drivers (1.0.0.2)
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Driver Package Installer (DPInst) (Driver Package Installer)
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KillTask.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DriverUpdateUtility.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FD02E5D2-A12F-4F68-B572-8581BA4F5C12}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DriverUpdateUtility.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ASUS Drivers Update Utility' which loads as C:\Program Files\ASUS Drivers Update Utility\DriverUpdateUtility.exe.
How do I remove ASUS Drivers Update Utility?
You can uninstall ASUS Drivers Update Utility 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 ASUS Drivers Update Utility, 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 ASUS Drivers Update Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
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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 23%
Keep it 77%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
67.07% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.49% |
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| Windows XP |
1.22% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.63% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.46% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.35% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.17% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.94% |
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Geography
20.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
20.93% |
| Germany |
8.14% |
| Italy |
5.81% |
| Netherlands |
5.81% |
| France |
4.65% |
| Indonesia |
4.65% |
| India |
4.65% |
| Brazil |
3.49% |
| Czech Republic |
3.49% |
| United Kingdom |
2.33% |
| Philippines |
2.33% |
| Portugal |
2.33% |
| Thailand |
2.33% |
| Australia |
1.16% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
79.69% |
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| Acer |
10.94% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.13% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
3.13% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.56% |
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| Alienware |
1.56% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K70IC |
3.39% |
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| ASUSTeK G75VW |
3.39% |
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| ASUSTeK S550CB |
3.39% |
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| ASUSTeK K45A |
3.39% |
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| Mustek6376 mst6376 P5GC-V... |
1.69% |
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| LENOVO 10091 |
1.69% |
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Publisher URL: www.dgtsoft.com