What is Python 2.7.1 64-bit?

Python 2.7.1 64-bit is software application developed by Python Software Foundation. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 83.77% of installations running this operating system. Python 2.7.1 64-bit's installer is typically 589.00 KB in size and installs around 21 files.

Python 2.7.1 64-bit is most popular in the United States with 53.65% of installations residing in this country.

Python 2.7.1 64-bit adds 3 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Python 2.7.1 64-bit is known to create 2 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About Python 2.7.1 64-bit?

Python is a versatile, high-level programming language known for its emphasis on readability and support for multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative, and functional styles. It features a dynamic type system and automatic memory management, similar to other languages such as Scheme, Ruby, Perl, and Tcl. While often used as a scripting language, Python also finds utility in a variety of non-scripting contexts. With the use of third-party tools, Python code can be packaged into standalone executable programs.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

pythonw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Python27\pythonw.exe'.
python.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Python27\python.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

python.exe is scheduled as a task named 'UpdateBiggsPP' (runs daily at 10:20 AM).
pythonw.exe is scheduled as a task named 'SickBeard' (runs on boot).
wininst-9.0.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{61FC47B8-E3EF-4C11-9E85-1A02C1053E58}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks: