TOSHIBA Software Upgrades
Overview
TOSHIBA Software Upgrades is a program developed by TOSHIBA. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Toshiba computers. The most used version is 4.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 swupdate.exe. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 2.89 MB (3,028,545 bytes). swupdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows Vista (SP1). While about 95% of users of TOSHIBA Software Upgrades come from the United States, it is also popular in Mexico and United Kingdom.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: www.toshiba.com
Installation folder: C:\TOSHIBA\IVP
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\ARCHIV~1\ARCHIV~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informa
Estimated size: 2.89 MB
Language: English
Files installed by TOSHIBA Software Upgrades
| Program executable: | swupdate.exe |
| Name: | Software Upgrades |
| Software Upgrades Application |
| Path: | C:\TOSHIBA\IVP\swupdate\swupdate.exe |
| MD5: | d08ca7e378d25ff95ba4e499ca5df2c1 |
Additional files:
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NetZero Internet Access.exe - Install NetZero Internet Access
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csinstall.exe - Software Upgrades (Software Installation Utility)
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Ivpsvmgr.exe - IVP Service Manager Application
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netint.exe - NIE - Toshiba Software Upgrade Engine
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pinger.exe - TOSHIBA Pinger
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ResetSwupdRegKey.exe - XP/Vista Application
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Swupdism.dll - Software Upgrades Data DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- pinger.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Software Upgrades' (runs weekly on Mondays at 10:00 AM).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- Ivpsvmgr.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'IVPServiceMgr' which loads as C:\Toshiba\IVP\ISM\ivpsvmgr.exe.
- pinger.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PINGER' which loads as C:\Toshiba\IVP\ISM\pinger.exe.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run Once)
- netint.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Netint' which loads as C:\toshiba\ivp\netint\netint.exe /regserver.
- Ivpsvmgr.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'IVPSvMgr' which loads as C:\toshiba\ivp\ism\ivpsvmgr.exe /regserver.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- netint.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\TOSHIBA\ivp\NetInt\Netint.exe'.
- pinger.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\TOSHIBA\Ivp\ISM\pinger.exe'.
How do I remove TOSHIBA Software Upgrades?
You can uninstall TOSHIBA Software Upgrades 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 TOSHIBA Software Upgrades, 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 TOSHIBA Software Upgrades.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 77%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
89.99% |
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| Windows 7 |
7.33% |
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| Windows XP |
1.69% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.98% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
80.64% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
6.47% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.27% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.19% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.65% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
1.54% |
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Geography
94.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
94.70% |
| Mexico |
0.84% |
| United Kingdom |
0.29% |
| Venezuela |
0.26% |
| Poland |
0.26% |
| Argentina |
0.23% |
| Canada |
0.23% |
| Brazil |
0.19% |
| Colombia |
0.16% |
| Australia |
0.16% |
| India |
0.16% |
| Philippines |
0.16% |
| France |
0.13% |
| Germany |
0.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
99.12% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.44% |
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| ASUS |
0.22% |
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| Sahara |
0.11% |
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| Sony |
0.11% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A205 |
15.24% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
13.97% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A215 |
13.86% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305D |
9.60% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L355D |
5.98% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P205 |
5.92% |
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About TOSHIBA
Toshiba electronics, electrical equipment and information technology corporation that is a diversified manufacturer of electrical products, spanning information and communications equipment and systems, electronic components and materials, power systems, Internet-based solutions and services, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Publisher URL: www.toshiba.com