Kaspersky Software Updater Beta
Overview
Kaspersky Software Updater Beta is a program developed by Kaspersky Lab. The most used version is 1.5.2.228, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The main program executable is ksu.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 8.7 MB (9,125,140 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 50% of users of Kaspersky Software Updater Beta come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
Help link: www.kaspersky-help.com/?hl=en&link=kb&ppcsid=0&syst=603&pid=kss&version=1.0.5.34
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Software Updater Beta\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{56DC4F23-DCC5-4935-A6E1-D9B7817C948A}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.7 MB
Files installed by Kaspersky Software Updater Beta
| Program executable: | ksu.exe |
| Name: | Kaspersky Software Updater Beta |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Software Updater Beta\ksu.exe |
| MD5: | bfa6e502c72be4e4cd8617fc5bf76da9 |
Additional files:
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avpinst.dll - Kaspersky Software Updater Beta (Modularity configurator)
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vlns3_engine_mpm.dll - Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine (VAPM Engine MPM)
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kl_service.dll - Kaspersky Anti-Virus (Component service provider)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- ksu.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Kaspersky Software Updater Beta.
How do I remove Kaspersky Software Updater Beta?
You can uninstall Kaspersky Software Updater Beta 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 Kaspersky Software Updater Beta, 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 Kaspersky Software Updater Beta.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 64%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 17%
Keep it 83%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
64.01% |
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| Windows 7 |
32.68% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.84% |
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| Windows XP |
1.47% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
32.27% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
17.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
13.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.20% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.59% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.89% |
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Geography
50.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.15% |
| Germany |
7.23% |
| United Kingdom |
6.94% |
| Netherlands |
3.96% |
| Italy |
3.57% |
| France |
2.38% |
| Canada |
1.98% |
| DZ |
1.78% |
| Spain |
1.68% |
| Australia |
1.39% |
| Egypt |
1.19% |
| Brazil |
1.09% |
| MA |
0.89% |
| IQ |
0.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.27% |
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| Dell |
19.49% |
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| Acer |
17.80% |
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| ASUS |
9.32% |
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| Toshiba |
8.90% |
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| Lenovo |
6.78% |
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| Medion |
4.03% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.60% |
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| Samsung |
1.48% |
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| Intel |
1.27% |
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| MSI |
1.06% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
9.51% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
2.66% |
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| LENOVO 20206 |
2.66% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.28% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3847 |
1.90% |
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| Dell Inspiron One 2020 |
1.90% |
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About Kaspersky Lab
Kaspersky is a developer of secure content and threat management systems.
Publisher URL: www.kaspersky.com