What is ApplicationUpdater.exe?
ApplicationUpdater.exe is part of Application Updater and developed by Spigot, Inc. according to the ApplicationUpdater.exe version information.
ApplicationUpdater.exe's description is "Application Updater"
ApplicationUpdater.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\Application Updater\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected ApplicationUpdater.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on ApplicationUpdater.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Application Updater |
| Company name | Spigot, Inc. |
| File description | Application Updater |
| Internal name | ApplicationUpdater.exe |
| Original filename | ApplicationUpdater.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2005-2010 Spigot, Inc. |
| Product version | 1, 1, 2, 16 |
| File version | 1, 1, 2, 16 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Application Updater |
| Company name | Spigot, Inc. |
| File description | Application Updater |
| Internal name | ApplicationUpdater.exe |
| Original filename | ApplicationUpdater.exe |
| Legal copyright | Copyright © 2005-2010 Spigot, Inc. |
| Product version | 1, 1, 2, 16 |
| File version | 1, 1, 2, 16 |
Digital signatures [?]
ApplicationUpdater.exe is not signed.
VirusTotal report
4 of the 50 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the ApplicationUpdater.exe file. That's a 8% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| AhnLab-V3 | Win-Adware/ToolBar.WidgiToolbar.380928 |
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Win32.SGeneric |
| Baidu-International | Trojan.Win32.Agent.aY |
| ESET-NOD32 | probably a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Widgi |
ApplicationUpdater.exe removal instructions
The instructions below shows how to remove ApplicationUpdater.exe with help from the FreeFixer removal tool. Basically, you install FreeFixer, scan your computer, check the ApplicationUpdater.exe file for removal, restart your computer and scan it again to verify that ApplicationUpdater.exe has been successfully removed. Here are the removal instructions in more detail:
- Download and install FreeFixer: http://www.freefixer.com/download.html
- Start FreeFixer and press the Start Scan button. The scan will finish in approximately five minutes.
- When the scan is finished, locate ApplicationUpdater.exe in the scan result and tick the checkbox next to the ApplicationUpdater.exe file. Do not check any other file for removal unless you are 100% sure you want to delete it. Tip: Press CTRL-F to open up FreeFixer's search dialog to quickly locate ApplicationUpdater.exe in the scan result.
C:\Program Files\Application Updater\ApplicationUpdater.exe 
- Scroll down to the bottom of the scan result and press the Fix button. FreeFixer will now delete the ApplicationUpdater.exe file.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. If ApplicationUpdater.exe still remains in the scan result, proceed with the next step. If ApplicationUpdater.exe is gone from the scan result you're done.
- If ApplicationUpdater.exe still remains in the scan result, check its checkbox again in the scan result and click Fix.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. Verify that ApplicationUpdater.exe no longer appear in the scan result.
Folder name variants
ApplicationUpdater.exe may also be located in other folders than C:\Program Files\Application Updater\. The most common variants are listed below:
- c:\programme\application updater\
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Application Updater\
- C:\Programmi\Application Updater\
- H:\Program Files\Application Updater\
- c:\archivos de programa\application updater\
- C:\Arquivos de programas\Application Updater\
- c:\programmer\application updater\
- d:\program files\application updater\
- F:\Programme\Application Updater\
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 293e66aa529f0fba1aa56340e293a389 |
| SHA256 | bb9a50948b0fe28011566a1d36c4e9b6485bac0d1e95eb2ded0b82422f495a81 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to applicationupdater.exe:
applicationupdater.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
applicationupdater.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Application Updater has stopped working.
End Program - applicationupdater.exe. This program is not responding.
applicationupdater.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
applicationupdater.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with the file?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with the file:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with the file. 94% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 279 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with the file.
Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
somehow i downloaded this file. i saw it in the task manager window and didnt give much importance, but later i understood that i had to. it began by uninstalling my internet explorer. then i couldn launch my doctor spyware. application updater was located in c/program files. i didnt succeed in deleting it manually. then i used file assasin tool which comes with malware antimalware bytes. it deleted it but asked for rebooting. but after rebooting the file was gone.
# 1 Mar 2010, 7:16
Dave writes
This file (Program) is apparently included with the free download of PDFCreator, in an attempt to generate some income. The program creates an add-on to IE and Firefox browsers and can potentially report your surfing habits or even redirect certain searches and/or AV updates.
It creates a program group in the Program Files directory (Application Updater) and also makes registry changes. To remove it, go to add/remove programs and uninstall PFDForge Toolbar.
# 26 Nov 2010, 12:08
Birger writes
As it seems that it is rather difficult to pinpoint the use of ApplicationUpdater.exe I should like to share the information that I have obtained in another foru - that this file as well as another one (SearchSettings.exe)from Spigot.Inc is supposed to be used by a downloader toolbar but I should like to have that confirmed, Thank You
# 12 Jan 2011, 6:58
Edwin Arceo writes
Nobody seems to know what it is for. I just made zone alarm, which detected it, to blocked it.
# 15 Feb 2011, 8:45
Spigot writes
Hi, my name is Laurentiu and I work for Spigot.
I am here to provide information about how to remove ApplicationUpdater.exe. Please take a look here: http://www.spigot.com/remove-application-updater.html
Please contact me from our website http://www.spigot.com/contact.html if you need more help.
Thank you.
# 17 Nov 2011, 6:28
Spigot writes
Hi, my name is Laurentiu and I work for Spigot.
I am here to provide information about how to remove ApplicationUpdater.exe. Please take a look here: http://www.spigot.com/remove-application-updater.html
Please contact me from our website http://www.spigot.com/contact.html if you need more help.
Thank you.
# 17 Nov 2011, 6:28
ilgar writes