CNET TechTracker

CNET TechTracker

by CBS Interactive

What is CNET TechTracker?

CNET TechTracker is software application developed by CBS Interactive. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 67.12% of installations running this operating system. CNET TechTracker's installer is typically 2.00 MB in size and installs around 22 files. The most common release is 2.1.0 with 63.70% of all installations currently using this version.

CNET TechTracker is most popular in the United States with 76.48% of installations residing in this country.

CNET TechTracker adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, CNET TechTracker is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About CNET TechTracker?

The TechTracker software from CNET is designed to assist users in keeping their computer software current and up-to-date. This tool is free and serves to monitor and flag outdated applications on the user's computer, offering the option to download and update each to the latest version available.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • TechTracker.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\CBS Interactive\CNET TechTracker\TechTracker.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • TechTracker.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3C875617-2BD3-40BD-A9E8-DA2E8A09801B}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.cnet.com/techtracker
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\cbs interactive\cnet techtracker\
Uninstaller:
C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\CBS Interactive\CNET TechTracker\uninst.exe
Size:
2.00 MB
Language:
English

CNET TechTracker Executable Details

Primary executable:
TechTracker.exe
Name:
CNET TechTracker
Path:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\cbs interactive\cnet techtracker\TechTracker.exe
MD5:
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by CNET TechTracker
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
92366512e8d48e0487784b0273a93160
DLL
ecb4f4be6d121f10de1858e826e9b5e3