@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
b1d96c876ca85e75f2abc5a077b6c34d
EXE
00c17a9183331cc8328b99c49f9783ce
EXE
0fdadec661158e3a40cc7eaad1b57501
EXE
5324ce888c27258e7653326f4ae92a56
EXE
0aadd84801bdc0823c378ee9ee2e05d9
EXE
43e7548e2e5a4bd211b3cb7c2d19dce9
EXE
feb42c2cc5995e8d1e259d4abbf09860
EXE
777658e8a67dc6a164d8367971a39608
EXE
1abf808886ce7b646ec3a0f381e39cd5
EXE
e59d211a1648bb6bc35d76305061d1d2