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AfterCare Maintenance
by Computer Repair Shop
Overview
AfterCare Maintenance is a program developed by Computer Repair Shop. 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. 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 software installer includes 19 files and is usually about 16.49 MB (17,290,849 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 94% of users of AfterCare Maintenance come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: computerrepairshop.co.uk
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\dSupportSuite\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\dSupportSuite\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 16.49 MB
Files installed by AfterCare Maintenance
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Codejock.SkinFramework.v15.3.1.ocx (by Codejock Software) - Xtreme SkinFramework ActiveX Control Module
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Codejock.TaskPanel.v15.3.1.ocx (by Codejock Software) - Xtreme Task Panel ActiveX Control Module
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Office2007.dll - Office 2007 Style for Codejock RibbonBar (Office 2007 Ribbon Style)
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Office2010.dll - Office 2010 Style for Codejock RibbonBar (Office 2010 Ribbon Style)
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Windows7.dll - Windows 7 Style for Codejock RibbonBar (Windows 7 Ribbon Style)
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Codejock.Controls.v15.3.1.ocx - Xtreme Suite ActiveX Control Module
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lavolpealphaimg2.ocx (by LaVolpe) - LaVolpe Alpha Image Control
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dSSEventSvc.exe (by Foolish IT) - dSupportSuiteEventService (dSupportSuite Event Monitoring Service)
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ccrpprg6.ocx (by ECX Programming / CCRP) - ccrpProgressBar (ccrpProgressBar v.1.33)
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dSupportSuite.exe (by Foolish IT) - dSupportSuite
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dSS_Splash.exe - dSS_Splash
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dSSMCStub.exe - dSSMCStub
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RegBackup.exe - RegBackup
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BootSafe.exe - BootSafe (Restart Windows in Safe Mode with Networking)
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FoolishEventLogMsgHelper.dll - Project1
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MSdFix.exe
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DelReg.exe - DelReg
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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MSCOMCTL.ocx (by Microsoft) - MSCOMCTL (Windows Common Controls ActiveX Control DLL)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- dSupportSuite.exe is scheduled as a task named 'dSupportSuite - Maintenance Task' (runs weekly on Fridays at 11:15 PM).
Service
- dSSEventSvc.exe runs as a service named 'dSupportSuite Event Service' (dSSEventSvc) "dSupportSuite Event Monitoring Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- dSS_Splash.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'dSupportSuite Startup' which loads as C:\Program Files\dSupportSuite\dSS_Splash.exe.
How do I remove AfterCare Maintenance?
You can uninstall AfterCare Maintenance 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 AfterCare Maintenance, 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 AfterCare Maintenance.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
51.90% |
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| Windows 10 |
46.84% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.27% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.51% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
25.32% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.19% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.39% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.80% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
1.27% |
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Geography
94.05% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
94.05% |
| United States |
5.95% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.07% |
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| Dell |
11.86% |
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| Toshiba |
11.86% |
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| Acer |
10.17% |
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| Samsung |
8.47% |
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| Lenovo |
5.08% |
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| Sony |
3.39% |
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| Medion |
1.69% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.69% |
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| ASUS |
1.69% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
10.53% |
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| Gigabyte H81M-H |
3.95% |
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| Advent Monza T100 |
3.95% |
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| Acer Aspire E5-571 |
2.63% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.63% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.63% |
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