Should I remove ActiveGS?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,538
United States Rank #18,943
Reach 0.0040%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.7.1019 |
12.66% |
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3.7.1013 |
1.27% |
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3.6.1307 |
18.99% |
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3.5.903 |
64.56% |
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3.5.894 |
2.53% |
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ActiveGS
from Second Sight Software/FTA
Overview
ActiveGS is a program developed by Second Sight Software/FTA. The most used version is 3.5.903, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.76 MB (1,843,200 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 90% of users of ActiveGS come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Singapore.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\activegs
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F576BBE9-11D0-4F02-B8F0-7CCA9C159937}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.76 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ActiveGS
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activegs.exe - ActiveGS Standalone Application (ActiveGS StandAlone Application)
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activegs.ocx - ActiveGS (Apple IIGS Emulator Control)
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npactivegs.dll (by Free Tools Association) - ActiveGS NPAPI Plugin (ActiveGS Emulator 3.5.903)
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npactivegs.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npActiveGS.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npactivegs.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'ActiveGS' with a plugin key of 'ActiveGS'.
How do I remove ActiveGS?
You can uninstall ActiveGS 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 ActiveGS, 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 ActiveGS.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ActiveGS you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
68.35% |
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Windows 10 |
24.05% |
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Windows Vista |
7.59% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.43% |
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Windows 8.1 |
8.86% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.86% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.59% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.33% |
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Windows 8 |
2.53% |
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Geography
89.84% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
89.84% |
Canada |
1.56% |
Singapore |
0.78% |
South Africa |
0.78% |
France |
0.78% |
SO |
0.78% |
New Zealand |
0.78% |
Argentina |
0.78% |
PR |
0.78% |
Israel |
0.78% |
DK |
0.78% |
Italy |
0.78% |
United Kingdom |
0.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.41% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
14.71% |
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Lenovo |
7.35% |
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ASUS |
7.35% |
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Samsung |
4.41% |
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Toshiba |
2.94% |
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Alienware |
2.94% |
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Sony |
2.94% |
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Intel |
1.47% |
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Gateway |
1.47% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.71% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
5.71% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.86% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.86% |
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Dell XPS 8300 |
2.86% |
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Dell Vostro 260 |
1.43% |
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