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What does the UA.exe file do?

The UA.exe process is also known as Verizon (Version 2.0 UA for Android) and is a part of Verizon Wireless Software Utility. This software is produced by SAMSUNG Electornics Co.. An outdated or faulty version of UA.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about UA.exe Verizon

UA.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file UA.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,238,336 bytes (18% of all these files), 1,245,504 bytes as well as 7 other variants.
UA.exe was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. It possesses a digital signature from Verisign.com, which should confirm its trustworthiness. There is no embedded description in this file. These days, this is rather unusual The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). When Windows starts, this process is automatically started at the same time (Registry: User Shell Folders). You may uninstall the related program using Windows Control Panel. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The application is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network. UA.exe is capable of log keyboard entries. For this reason, 47% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.

A UA.exe file has a 48% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 1,102,656 bytes (25% of all these files), 1,352,352 bytes, 1,139,520 bytes or, as the case may be, 1,564,832 bytes. File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. UA.exe is no part of Microsoft Windows. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: User Shell Folders). The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. You can find the file or its related application in Control Panel under Programs. You can then rerun the setup or uninstall the program. UA.exe is capable of record keystrokes.

If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves UA.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.

What do other computer users say about UA?

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How to uninstall Verizon Wireless Software Utility

To remove Verizon from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate Verizon Wireless Software Utility in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if UA.exe (Verizon) was uninstalled completely

After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Verizon. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Verizon or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.

Last but not least

If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or UA.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.

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