Startup program entry details:
VirginMediaHUB.exe (VirginMediaHUB.exe)
This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.
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Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons |
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Description:
Virgin Media HUB tool installed when you choose to install their Virgin Media internet security suite - sourced by Radialpoint. Apart from downloading the suite installation files, the exact purpose is unknown at this time but it may be used to source critical updates and alerts so should therefore be left enabled
Startup information:
Registry (Start → Run → regedit)
- Key(s): HKLM\Run
- Name: VirginMediaHUB.exe
- Data: "C:\Program Files\Virgin Media\HUB\VirginMediaHUB.exe" /AUTORUN
MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)
- Startup Item (XP): VirginMediaHUB
- Startup Item (Vista/7): Virgin Media HUB
- Command: "C:\Program Files\Virgin Media\HUB\VirginMediaHUB.exe" /AUTORUN
Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)
- Name: Virgin Media HUB
- Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Virgin Media\HUB\VirginMediaHUB.exe" /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirginMediaHUB.exe] "C:\Program Files\Virgin Media\HUB\VirginMediaHUB.exe" /AUTORUN
Other information:
- File location: %ProgramFiles%\Virgin Media\HUB
- File properties "Description": Virgin Media HUB
- Purpose: Internet security
- Program disable option: Preferences → deselect "Run on startup"
- Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
- Vendor/Publisher: Virgin Media (Radialpoint SafeCare Inc)
- Product(s): Virgin Media Security (Virgin Media HUB)
- Tested: Yes
Note:
- %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
- HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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