@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
f16ed9b7a3130a0765c27d6b224d5136
EXE
8eade299ca2047cbf6db87d096bf42ef
EXE
989700174bf220dc65577e196cee5388
EXE
34b07729e16ab96158ec8dd8e448c7e2
EXE
c7341b4917f7048397843db1ba0942ae
EXE
aeb5c699558c0143500438bd72b0b02a
EXE
a2dc5d6ad44384c9ba7b591f844fc0cd
EXE
aca2fa3d5c61131c7d4aab77a9b80956
EXE
887f54328ccbcbdf4187878ad084d68e
EXE
df2944d10f2a7bd4aa450882ecd99bab