ARO 2014
What is ARO 2014?
ARO 2014 is an optimization program that is supposed to increase the speed of computer by removing invalid entries the computer's registry. The trial version will perform a scan and identify issues while the user will need to unlock the software for a yearly auto-renewing subscription charge.
Overview
It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named aro.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 17.4 MB (18,241,903 bytes). The installed file update.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.
Program details
URL: go.support.com?linkid=101306
Help link: go.support.com?linkid=101308
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ARO 2014\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\ARO 2014\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 17.4 MB
Files installed by ARO 2014
| Program executable: | aro.exe |
| Name: | ARO 2014 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\aro 2014\aro.exe |
| MD5: | 2a1ebb228ccc70c274d2c501ed308c1f |
Additional files:
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CleanSchedule.exe - ARO 2014
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soref.dll - SammSoft Referrer Utility
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AROSS.dll
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CheckForV4.dll
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SASDetection.dll
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sqlite3.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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update.dll (by Bjørnar Henden) - ISX Download DLL (Download DLL)
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xmllite.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft XML Core Services (Microsoft XmlLite Library)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- ARO.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ARO 2014' (runs weekly on Saturdays at 8:44 PM).
Startup File (User Run)
- ARO.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AROReminder' and executes as C:\Program Files\ARO 2014\ARO.exe -rem.
How do I remove ARO 2014?
You can uninstall ARO 2014 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 ARO 2014, 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 ARO 2014.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win XP 5%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 60%
Keep it 40%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
47.62% |
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| Windows 10 |
38.10% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.52% |
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| Windows XP |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.81% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
11.90% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.14% |
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Geography
70.18% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.18% |
| United Kingdom |
7.02% |
| France |
5.26% |
| Canada |
5.26% |
| Australia |
3.51% |
| Colombia |
1.75% |
| Belgium |
1.75% |
| India |
1.75% |
| Philippines |
1.75% |
| Malaysia |
1.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.84% |
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| Dell |
21.05% |
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| Acer |
15.79% |
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| Lenovo |
10.53% |
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| Toshiba |
10.53% |
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| Sony |
2.63% |
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| Intel |
2.63% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire SW5-012 |
9.38% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1721 |
6.25% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite S70-B |
3.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L55t-B |
3.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C850 |
3.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Qosmio X70-A |
3.13% |
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