@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
423a6cb08416485a7dd1d3d976831a90
EXE
97df367356e939b07ceb78753d7013f5
EXE
d0a83e1232130733176f499e988daf6a
EXE
54c2a67fd25976df33dc8f3e244edb61
EXE
092fb1ee4d1077f3e38e871b379ba634
EXE
1f7d0aa6660b9fd594133b89b2945ea7
EXE
915c71ab107a6874218e1e57289964d1
EXE
8e4f3cdf68c415c667bf05ffe3b81177
EXE
ffcf7c67162797066ad70d6a553a1f0e
EXE
449eaaad70603d5405326bdd1ca20a16