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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.6.6 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Promethean Technologies Group
ACTIVdriver
from Promethean Technologies Group Ltd.
Overview
ACTIVdriver is a program developed by Promethean Technologies Group. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 930.37 KB (952,695 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of ACTIVdriver come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.prometheanworld.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ACTIV Software\ACTIVdriver\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{06AF1012-3D74-4BAC-9CAD-DB5857B871A1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 930.37 KB
Files installed by ACTIVdriver
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ACTIVcontrol.exe (by ACTIV Software Ltd) - Microsoft (c) Windows (TM) application (ACTIVboard control application)
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ActivDRVservice.exe (by ACTIV Software Ltd) - Microsoft (c) Windows NT(R) (ACTIVboard Service)
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Calib.dll (by ACTIV software Ltd) - Whiteboard Calibration (Calibration)
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ACTIVfilter.exe - ACTIVfilter
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Calib.exe - Calib
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ActivDRVservice.exe runs as a service named 'ACTIVdriver Control' (ActivDRVcontrol) "Manages the connection between Serial Driver and PC COM Port.".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- ACTIVfilter.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ACTIVfilter' which loads as C:\Program Files\ACTIV Software\ACTIVdriver\ACTIVfilter.exe.
- ACTIVcontrol.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ActivDRVAutostart' which loads as C:\Program Files\ACTIV Software\ACTIVdriver\ACTIVcontrol.exe /startup.
How do I remove ACTIVdriver?
You can uninstall ACTIVdriver from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program ACTIVdriver, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ACTIVdriver.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| United Kingdom |
16.67% |