Should I remove AceErase?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.00.0000 |
100.00% |
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AceErase
from IT Works Software, Inc.
What is AceErase? (from IT Works Software)
AceErase is an easy to use, secure file shredder & history eraser privacy tool. Several powerful file shredding algorithms (DOD strength & stronger) permanently delete, wipe, & erase your files, folders, recycle bin, free space, IE browsing history, cache, cookies, index.dat files, desktop run history, file tips, swap ... Read more
Overview
AceErase is a software program developed by IT Works Software. 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 AceErase.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 5.78 MB (6,055,696 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of AceErase come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
URL: www.aceerase.com
Help link: www.AceErase.com/support.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\It Works Software\AceErase\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{96C5512B-CF45-43DD-96BD-35329501A9A8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by AceErase
Program executable: | AceErase.exe |
Name: | AceErase® |
| AceErase - Ultimate Data Destruction Tool |
Path: | C:\erase shreder\AceErase.exe |
MD5: | 02f961cf2569679c7c266568925ce1df |
Additional files:
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AceEraseAdmin.exe - AceErase UAC Manager
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AceErase.exe - AceErase® (AceErase - Ultimate Data Destruction Tool)
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mfc71u.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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msvcp71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr71.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- AceErase.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{57169F87-2257-48B9-A0AB-1517D00167F8}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove AceErase?
You can uninstall AceErase 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 AceErase, 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 AceErase.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
87.50%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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Windows 10 Pro Insider Pr... |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.50% |
Canada |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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Acer |
33.33% |
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Common models |
Hewlett-Packard p6547c |
33.33% |
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HP Folio 13 - 2000 Notebo... |
33.33% |
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Acer E1-510 |
33.33% |
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