Should I remove Avanquest update?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
45% remove it55% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,667
United States Rank #1,844
Reach 0.4066%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.68 days
521.63 days >
Average installed length: 274.08 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.34 |
27.77% |
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| 1.33 |
3.87% |
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| 1.32 |
1.32% |
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| 1.31 |
14.36% |
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| 1.30 |
5.95% |
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| 1.29 |
10.55% |
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| 1.28 |
8.70% |
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| 1.27 |
0.16% |
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| 1.26 |
2.31% |
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| 1.25 |
0.91% |
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| 1.24 |
0.17% |
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| 1.23 |
3.28% |
|
| 1.22 |
0.97% |
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| 1.21 |
1.30% |
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| 1.20 |
0.25% |
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| 1.19 |
1.09% |
|
| 1.18 |
0.82% |
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| 1.17 |
0.02% |
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| 1.16 |
0.01% |
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| 1.15 |
0.20% |
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| 1.13 |
0.01% |
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| 1.12 |
3.36% |
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| 1.11 |
0.54% |
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| 1.10 |
0.41% |
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| 1.09 |
8.95% |
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| 1.08 |
0.02% |
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| 1.07 |
0.49% |
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| 1.05 |
2.20% |
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Avanquest update
What is Avanquest update?
Avanquest update automatically runs in the background of the PC as both a Windows service and as a scheduled task in order to connect to the Avanquest web server and look for updates. If updates are found, it will automatically update such programs based on your settings.
Overview
The most common release is 1.34, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named lukernel.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 2.75 MB (2,879,153 bytes). The installed file CheckLiveUpdate.exe 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.
Program details
URL: www.avanquest.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Avanquest update
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{76E41F43-59D2-4F30-BA42-9A762EE1E8DE}\Setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.75 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Avanquest update
| Program executable: | lukernel.exe |
| Name: | InstallShield |
| Setup.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\avanquest update\engine\lukernel.exe |
| MD5: | b500ff16fa37b68bb9dbd9d7959d7324 |
Additional files:
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LiveUpdateClientTools.dll
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CheckLiveUpdate.exe - CheckLiveUpdate Application
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RunLU.exe - Setup (Live Update Engine)
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CheckSumTool.dll (by BVRP Software) - BVRP Software LiveUpdate (CheckSumTool)
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LiveUpdateLauncher.exe (by BVRP) - BVRP LiveUpdateLauncher (LiveUpdateLauncher)
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RunAs.exe
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WinInetErrors.dll
How do I remove Avanquest update?
You can uninstall Avanquest update 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 Avanquest update, 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 Avanquest update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 8.1 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 45%
Keep it 55%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,667
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
58.23% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.52% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.05% |
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| Windows XP |
11.15% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.41% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.04% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.88% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.76% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.85% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.84% |
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Geography
43.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.38% |
| Germany |
18.62% |
| United Kingdom |
5.02% |
| France |
4.40% |
| Italy |
2.01% |
| Sweden |
1.95% |
| Iran |
1.92% |
| Canada |
1.91% |
| Australia |
1.38% |
| Austria |
1.36% |
| Poland |
1.16% |
| Israel |
1.05% |
| Spain |
1.01% |
| Netherlands |
0.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.83% |
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| Dell |
22.91% |
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| Acer |
17.47% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.72% |
|
| ASUS |
6.97% |
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| Medion |
5.05% |
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| Toshiba |
3.70% |
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| Intel |
2.86% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.22% |
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| Samsung |
2.01% |
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| Lenovo |
1.85% |
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| Sahara |
1.42% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.36% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.15% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.22% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
3.07% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.29% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.22% |
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About (from Avanquest Software)
Avanquest Software is a world leading developer of personal and professional software, encompassing a large number of categories including Creativity and Learning software, Utilities and Multimedia, all featured with the latest cutting edge technology to provide a more secure and enjoyable experience to people looking for easy and affordable software solutions in everyday life.
Publisher URL: www.avanquest.com