Should I remove Update Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #30,923
United States Rank #34,940
Reach 0.0045%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.97 days
264.49 days >
Average installed length: 138.97 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.00.0000 |
100.00% |
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Update Manager B11.1227.1
What is Update Manager?
Gigabyte Update Manager is a program designed to manage all installed Gigabyte programs on the user's PC and check for and update any new versions of the software if available. This service will run in the background when Windows starts and periodically check for updates.
Overview
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 GBTUpd.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.86 MB (1,949,920 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.Gigabyte.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2913C8E7-612B-47DA-B18D-A23E1A1B16E3}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 1.86 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Update Manager B11.1227.1
| Program executable: | GBTUpd.exe |
| Name: | GBTUpd |
| GBTUpd.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager\GBTUpd.exe |
| MD5: | 321dce66cb620d1b4b767c49b39b6e5c |
Additional files:
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RunUpd.exe
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UnInstGBTUpd.exe - Uninstall file
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GBTUpd.exe - GBTUpd
Behaviors exhibited
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- GBTUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\EasySaver\GBTUpd.exe'.
- RunUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager\RunUpd.exe'.
How do I remove Update Manager?
You can uninstall Update Manager 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 Update Manager B11.1227.1, 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 Update Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 91%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #30,923
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
92.05% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.95% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.08% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
32.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.54% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
2.30% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.15% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
1.15% |
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Geography
31.68% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
31.68% |
| Germany |
16.83% |
| France |
6.93% |
| United Kingdom |
4.95% |
| Poland |
3.96% |
| Sweden |
2.97% |
| Netherlands |
2.97% |
| Hong Kong |
1.98% |
| Russia |
1.98% |
| New Zealand |
1.98% |
| Japan |
1.98% |
| Romania |
1.98% |
| Spain |
1.98% |
| Egypt |
1.98% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
50.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
5.56% |
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| MSI |
5.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte Tecohnology Co.,... |
50.00% |
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| Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 |
25.00% |
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| Gigabyte B75M-D3P |
25.00% |
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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