@BIOS

@BIOS

by GIGABYTE

What is @BIOS?

@BIOS is software application developed by GIGABYTE. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 76.46% of installations running this operating system. @BIOS's installer is typically 51.00 MB in size and installs around 83 files. The most common release is 2.28 with 18.88% of all installations currently using this version.

@BIOS is most popular in the United States with 34.77% of installations residing in this country.

@BIOS 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, @BIOS is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About @BIOS?

@BIOS is a Windows-based BIOS live update utility that aids in locating, downloading, and installing the most up-to-date BIOS for Windows operating systems.

Software Behaviors

Services:
  • TimeMgmtDaemon.exe runs as a service named 'Smart TimeLock Service' (Smart TimeLock) "Smart TimeLock - Computer time management.".
Firewall:
  • GBTUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\EasySaver\GBTUpd.exe'.
  • UpdExe.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\EnergySaver2\UpdExe.exe'.
  • RunUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Gigabyte\UpdManager\RunUpd.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • UpdExe.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{89173FDB-B778-4B45-A131-E51DD90D9135}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.gigabyte.com/microsite/121/tech_a_bios.htm
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE
Uninstaller:
RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informat
Size:
51.00 MB
Language:
English

@BIOS Executable Details

Primary executable:
UpdExe.exe
Name:
@BIOS
Path:
C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\UpdExe.exe
MD5:
9d513cfb6dcfe518ffab55df39abe83b
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by @BIOS
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
8549664e61e1498e7ac0e9d62122af3a
EXE
b151315eb9292e985ddf208ba9e2214a
EXE
9d513cfb6dcfe518ffab55df39abe83b
EXE
340d3ed17772551d548ee70849e7d6d3
EXE
2a610567225641de09eacb2f9e289872
EXE
a4b6b0b01824a1c5c665644d65781540
EXE
7fa5ec7aa2c7c0ddc53f3cb5e4f299c2
EXE
234a158d8c20830be3bcd641b798c615
EXE
c739bd3a84aab2fedbd3d89625cd6b34
EXE
db902abb7264ecdaebd6274310d144f4