EA downloader
What is EA downloader? (from Electronic Arts)
EA Downloader is a digital distribution, digital rights management system from Electronic Arts that allows users to purchase computer games on the Internet and download them directly to their PC.
Overview
EA downloader is a program developed by Electronic Arts. The most used version is 2.2.1.18, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The main program executable is Core.exe. The software installer includes 1 files and is usually about 3.36 MB (3,526,740 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of EA downloader come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.ea.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Downloader\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\Driver\11\INTEL3~1\IDriver.exe /M{1D171963-9063-4423-898B-8EC4F1F190B7} /l1033
Estimated size: 3.36 MB
Files installed by EA downloader
Program executable: | Core.exe |
Name: | EA Desktop Client |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Downloader\Core.exe |
MD5: | e257e1e177629934d22274a0eac16e11 |
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Core.exe - EA Desktop Client
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- Core.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'EA Core' and executes as C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Downloader\Core.exe -silent.
How do I remove EA downloader?
You can uninstall EA downloader 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 EA downloader, 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 EA downloader.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 43%
Win 10 29%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? 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 XP |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 |
28.57% |
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Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.43% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
7.14% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.14% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.14% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
83.33% |
Germany |
10.00% |
Australia |
3.33% |
Canada |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
45.45% |
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American Megatrends |
9.09% |
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Lenovo |
9.09% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
9.09% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.09% |
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Samsung |
9.09% |
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MSI |
9.09% |
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Common models |
Samsung R780/R778 |
7.69% |
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MSI MS-7522 |
7.69% |
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Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GE60... |
7.69% |
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LENOVO 10091 |
7.69% |
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HP-Pavilion KQ489AA-ABA s... |
7.69% |
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Gigabyte EP35C-DS3R |
7.69% |
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is developer & publisher of video games who develops & publishes games under several labels including EA Sports titles, Irritate NFL, FIFA Soccer & NBA Jam.
Publisher URL: www.ea.com