Should I remove @BIOS?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,118
United States Rank #1,620
Reach 0.6192%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.30 days
510.39 days >
Average installed length: 268.17 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.19.0917.1 |
0.02% |
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| 4.19.0619.1 |
0.02% |
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| 4.18.0914.1 |
0.01% |
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| 3.18.0709.1 |
0.02% |
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| 3.18.0517.1 |
0.01% |
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| 3.18.0306.1 |
0.01% |
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| 3.18.0305.1 |
0.02% |
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| 3.17.1204.1 |
0.02% |
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| 3.17.0915.1 |
0.55% |
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| 3.17.0710.1 |
0.04% |
|
| 2.34 |
3.40% |
|
| 2.33 |
8.73% |
|
| 2.32 |
0.33% |
|
| 2.30 |
9.38% |
|
| 2.28 |
18.88% |
|
| 2.27 |
0.11% |
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| 2.25 |
2.05% |
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| 2.24 |
10.86% |
|
| 2.23 |
2.52% |
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| 2.22 |
1.36% |
|
| 2.21 |
0.01% |
|
| 2.20 |
8.20% |
|
| 2.12 |
9.70% |
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| 2.11 |
11.40% |
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| 2.10 |
0.76% |
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| 2.09 |
0.91% |
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| 2.08 |
9.61% |
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| 2.00 |
0.10% |
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| 1.23 |
0.02% |
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| 1.22 |
0.31% |
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| 1.21 |
0.27% |
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| 1.20 |
0.36% |
|
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@BIOS
What is @BIOS?
A Windows-based BIOS live update utility. @BIOS helps you search for, download, and then update the latest BIOS in Windows operating system.
Overview
@BIOS is a program developed by GIGABYTE. The most used version is 2.28, 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 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 UpdExe.exe. The software installer includes 84 files and is usually about 51.42 MB (53,915,985 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 35% of users of @BIOS come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/121/tech_a_bios.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informat
Estimated size: 51.42 MB
Language: English
Files installed by @BIOS
| Program executable: | UpdExe.exe |
| Exe File |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\@BIOS\UpdExe.exe |
| MD5: | 6a1a4e409bd746f6ef8105f79a2a30fb |
Additional files:
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UpdExe.exe
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RPMRestoreCpl.exe - Smart Recovery 2 (Smart Recovery Control Panel)
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RPMDaemon.exe - Smart Recovery 2 (Smart Recovery Daemon)
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RPMExec.exe - Installation Application
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RPMKickstart.exe - Smart Recovery Kickstart Application
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RPMMgr.exe - Smart Recovery System Tray
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RPMRestoreInst.exe - Smart Recovery Utility
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SetupReDriver.exe - Install offline driver in Winre.wim
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AlarmClock.exe - Smart TimeLock (Time Management Application)
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RunSlientCmd.exe - Run slient command
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SmartLockManager.exe - SmartLock Preference
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TimeMgmtDaemon.exe - Smart TimeLock Service
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GBTUpd.exe - GBTUpd
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Smart6.exe - Smart6
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RunUpd.exe
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SmartRecovery.exe
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SmartRecoveryCPL.exe
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UnInstGBTUpd.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdExe.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{89173FDB-B778-4B45-A131-E51DD90D9135}' (runs on registration).
Service
- TimeMgmtDaemon.exe runs as a service named 'Smart TimeLock Service' (Smart TimeLock) "Smart TimeLock - Computer time management.".
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- GBTUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\EasySaver\GBTUpd.exe'.
- UpdExe.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\EnergySaver2\UpdExe.exe'.
- RunUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager\RunUpd.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| AlarmClock.exe |
| Memory: | 3.56 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000533352% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002961% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00002372% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 121,352 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 198 Bytes | |
| TimeMgmtDaemon.exe |
| Memory: | 1.82 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000814892% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00007289% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000860% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 10,018 | |
How do I remove @BIOS?
You can uninstall @BIOS 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 @BIOS, 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 @BIOS.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
0%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.46% |
|
| Windows 10 |
18.88% |
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| Windows XP |
3.97% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.57% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.21% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.88% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.72% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.07% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.90% |
|
Geography
34.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.77% |
| Germany |
9.61% |
| United Kingdom |
6.02% |
| Australia |
3.80% |
| France |
3.44% |
| Canada |
2.55% |
| Brazil |
1.88% |
| Israel |
1.84% |
| Taiwan |
1.81% |
| Iran |
1.78% |
| Egypt |
1.75% |
| Spain |
1.65% |
| Russia |
1.62% |
| Poland |
1.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
67.95% |
|
| Acer |
14.02% |
|
| ASUS |
8.78% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
4.15% |
|
| Dell |
3.43% |
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| Lenovo |
0.65% |
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| Samsung |
0.49% |
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| Alienware |
0.49% |
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| MSI |
0.05% |
|
Common models |
| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 |
6.94% |
|
| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P |
5.30% |
|
| Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 |
4.04% |
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| Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 |
3.43% |
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| Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 |
3.24% |
|
| Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 |
3.13% |
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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