What is Microsoft Halo?

Microsoft Halo is software application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 62.89% of installations running this operating system. Microsoft Halo's installer is typically 1.00 GB in size and installs around 20 files.

Microsoft Halo is most popular in the United States with 56.13% of installations residing in this country.

Microsoft Halo 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, Microsoft Halo is known to create 2 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Microsoft Halo?

Halo is a renowned science fiction video game franchise originally created by Bungie and currently managed by 343 Industries, under the ownership of Microsoft Studios. The games revolve around an interstellar conflict between humanity and the Covenant, a theocratic alliance of aliens. The Covenant, led by The Prophets, idolize the ancient civilization known as the Forerunners, who were ultimately defeated by the parasitic Flood. The series often follows the adventures of Master Chief John-117, a cybernetically enhanced human super-soldier, and his AI partner, Cortana.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

halo.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo\halo.exe'.
haloce.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\haloce.exe'.

Scheduled tasks: