LiveUpdate 2.0 Symantec Corporation
What is LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation?
LiveUpdate is an application developed by Symantec Corporation that downloads and installs security updates (such as spyware, firewall, or antivirus signature files) and software patches. A valid subscription is required to use Symantec LiveUpdate. Symantec LiveUpdate can be run in Interactive Mode or in Express Mode. In Interactive mode, users decide which updates to download and apply. Express mode will download and apply all applicable updates. LiveUpdate also runs in Express mode silently in the background. Once all updates are downloaded, Symantec LiveUpdate will begin the process of installing them.
Overview
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named luall.exe. The setup package generally installs about 29 files and is usually about 7.73 MB (8,100,640 bytes). The installed file AUPDATE.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.symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\LSETUP.EXE /U
Estimated size: 7.73 MB
Files installed by LiveUpdate 2.0 Symantec Corporation
| Program executable: | luall.exe |
| Name: | LiveUpdate |
| LiveUpdate Wizard |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\symantec\liveupdate\luall.exe |
| MD5: | e90e0680f844478d47bd3f7d1ec6a38e |
Additional files:
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ALUNOTIFY.EXE - LiveUpdate (Symantec ALUNotify Module)
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AUPDATE.EXE - Automatic LiveUpdate Module
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LSETUP.EXE - LiveUpdate Installer
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LuComServer.EXE - LiveUpdate Engine COM Module
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LuComServer_2_6.EXE
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LuComServerPS.DLL
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LuComServerPS_2_6.DLL
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LUInit.exe - Symantec LUInit Module
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LUINSDLL.DLL - LiveUpdate Install Module
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LuPreCon.DLL - LiveUpdate Precondition Module
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LUSESAIntegration.dll
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Lusetup.exe - Symantec LiveUpdate
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Luupdate.exe - LUUpdate
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NDETECT.EXE - Symantec NetDetect
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NetDetectController.DLL - NetDetectController Module
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NetDetectController_2_6.DLL
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ProductRegCom.DLL - LiveUpdate Product Registration COM Module
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ProductRegCom_2_6.DLL
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ProductRegComPS.DLL
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ProductRegComPS_2_6.DLL
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S32LIVE1.DLL - LiveUpdate Compatibility Module
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s32luhl1.dll
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S32LUIS1.DLL
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S32LUWI1.DLL - LiveUpdate Wininit Processing Module
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SymantecRootInstaller.exe - SymantecRootInstaller Module
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- NDETECT.EXE is scheduled as a task named 'Symantec NetDetect' (runs daily at 5:52 AM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- NDETECT.EXE is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Symantec NetDetect.
Service
- LuComServer.EXE runs as a service named 'LiveUpdate' (LiveUpdate) "LiveUpdate Core Engine".
How do I remove LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation?
You can uninstall LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation 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 LiveUpdate 2.0 (Symantec Corporation), 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 LiveUpdate Symantec Corporation.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 72%
Win Vista (SP1) 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 19%
Keep it 81%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
77.36% |
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| Windows 7 |
11.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.66% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.25% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.94% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
77.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.80% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.86% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
2.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.93% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.45% |
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Geography
45.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.70% |
| France |
9.38% |
| Germany |
7.42% |
| Israel |
4.69% |
| Italy |
4.69% |
| United Kingdom |
3.91% |
| Canada |
3.13% |
| Spain |
2.34% |
| Belgium |
1.56% |
| Netherlands |
1.56% |
| Brazil |
1.17% |
| Thailand |
1.17% |
| Australia |
1.17% |
| South Africa |
0.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
30.40% |
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| GIGABYTE |
15.20% |
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| American Megatrends |
14.40% |
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| Intel |
8.80% |
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| Acer |
7.20% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
7.20% |
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| Sahara |
6.40% |
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| Toshiba |
3.20% |
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| ASUS |
3.20% |
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| Compaq |
1.60% |
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| NEC |
1.60% |
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| MSI |
0.80% |
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Common models |
| GBT AWRDACPI |
3.64% |
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| Gigabyte G31M-ES2L |
3.64% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 2... |
3.64% |
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| eMachines eM350 |
1.82% |
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| Dell Latitude D610 |
1.82% |
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| INTELR AWRDACPI |
1.82% |
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About Symantec
Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com