Alt Shift
Overview
Alt Shift is a software program developed by Oberon Media. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named altshift.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 25.97 MB (27,229,498 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 63% of users of Alt Shift come from the United States, it is also popular in France and New Zealand.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Alt Shift
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Alt Shift\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Alt Shift\install.log"
Estimated size: 25.97 MB
Files installed by Alt Shift
Program executable: | altshift.exe |
Name: | altSHIFT |
Path: | C:\Program Files\yahoo! games\alt shift\altshift.exe |
MD5: | db9434950b2f496c09cf58d489975edf |
Additional files:
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GameShell.dll - Game Launcher
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Launch.exe
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GDFShell.dll - GDFShell installs games to Vista Games Explorer
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CleanUp.vbs
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runh.vbs
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Uninstall.exe
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FullRemove.exe
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GameInstaller.exe - Game Installer
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HookIsolate.dll
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TimeProtect.dll - Oberon Media Time Protection Dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- Uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0B2D20BC-0344-4EA6-A4D3-1B30F67B5F39}' (runs on registration).
- Launch.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0349BF30-2FE3-4A08-955C-938E00AB6A43}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Launch.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Asus\Game Park\Chicken Invaders 2\Launch.exe'.
How do I remove Alt Shift?
You can uninstall Alt Shift 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 Alt Shift, 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 Alt Shift.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 33%
Win 10 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
62.50%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 Home |
33.33% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
62.50% |
France |
25.00% |
New Zealand |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
66.67% |
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ASUS |
33.33% |
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Common models |
eMachines EL1352 |
33.33% |
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ASUSTeK K72JT |
33.33% |
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Acer Aspire Z3-615 |
33.33% |
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About (from Oberon Media, Inc.)
Since 2003, we’ve successfully delivered personalized gaming experiences that engage, excite, and entertain millions of dedicated game players worldwide.
Publisher URL: www.oberon-media.com