Update for Codec Package
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What is Update for Codec Package?
Update for Codec Package is the update mechanism for the Install Core software which is an installer which bundles legitimate applications with offers for additional third party applications that may be unwanted by the user. Such third party applications are typically installed onto users’ computers by default, but may include an option to ‘opt-out’ during or after the installation process.
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Overview
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 main program executable is updatetask.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 1 files.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Connects to a server over the Internet
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Update for Codec Package.
| updatetask.exe (ec63f649f7090f885ebd4770ffb92fcb) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0187 |
Adware.Downware.1195 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.8531 |
Win32/DownWare.E |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
7/6/2013 |
W32/DownWare.E!tr |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
| Sophos |
4.90 |
Troj/Mdrop-FAN |
| Trend Micro |
10.465.06 |
ADW_DOWNWRE |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.187 |
ADW_DOWNWRE |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
SScope.Trojan.Kriptik.8607 |
Update for Codec Package has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\DSite\updateproc
Uninstaller: C:\DOCUME~1\9335~1\APPLIC~1\DSite\UpdateProc\UpdateTask.exe /Uninstall
Files installed by Update for Codec Package
| Program executable: | updatetask.exe (Malware detected) |
| Signed by: | Hoolapp |
| Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\DSite\updateproc\updatetask.exe |
| MD5: | ec63f649f7090f885ebd4770ffb92fcb |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpdateTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Go_Palikan' (runs daily at 5:43 PM).
Network connections
- UpdateTask.exe connects to ec2-54-225-201-206.compute-1.amazonaws.com (54.225.201.206 port 80).
- UpdateTask.exe connects to ec2-54-214-29-188.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com (54.214.29.188 port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| UpdateTask.exe |
| Memory: | 4.57 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0197655569% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.01041698% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00934857% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,383,232 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 15.04 KB | |
How do I remove Update for Codec Package?
You can uninstall Update for Codec Package 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 for Codec Package, 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 for Codec Package.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win Vista 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 75%
Keep it 25%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #15,556
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.12% |
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| Windows XP |
14.24% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.81% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.70% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.05% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.61% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.95% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.03% |
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Geography
32.68% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
32.68% |
| India |
14.80% |
| Brazil |
12.85% |
| United Kingdom |
7.82% |
| Germany |
6.42% |
| Japan |
5.03% |
| France |
4.19% |
| Poland |
3.35% |
| Italy |
2.23% |
| Spain |
1.96% |
| UA |
1.68% |
| Turkey |
1.68% |
| Argentina |
1.12% |
| Australia |
0.84% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.06% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
22.06% |
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| Acer |
21.08% |
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| ASUS |
6.86% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.37% |
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| Samsung |
5.88% |
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| Intel |
4.90% |
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| Lenovo |
3.92% |
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| Toshiba |
3.43% |
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| Sony |
1.47% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.98% |
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| NEC |
0.98% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.23% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.23% |
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| Gigabyte G31M-ES2C |
2.42% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.42% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
1.61% |
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| Acer Aspire 3690 |
1.61% |
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