Ancient Astronauts
Overview
Ancient Astronauts 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 primary executable is named umc_ancientastronauts.exe. The setup package generally installs about 24 files. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of Ancient Astronauts come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Ancient Astronauts
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Ancient Astronauts\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Ancient Astronauts\install.log"
Files installed by Ancient Astronauts
| Program executable: | umc_ancientastronauts.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\msn games\ancient astronauts\umc_ancientastronauts.exe |
| MD5: | 096ac504e0c87e46766adb63ae4d5de6 |
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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SDL.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
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SDL_image.dll - SDL_image
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SDL_mixer.dll - SDL_mixer
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python26.dll (by ActiveState Software Inc) - ActivePython (Python Core)
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zlib1.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
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AncientAstronautsLib.DLL
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avbin.dll
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CleanUp.vbs
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jpeg.dll
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libogg-0.dll
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libpng12-0.dll
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libvorbis-0.dll
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libvorbisfile-3.dll
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mikmod.dll
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rgbtools.dll
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runh.vbs
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smpeg.dll
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Uninstall.exe
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w9xpopen.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0B2D20BC-0344-4EA6-A4D3-1B30F67B5F39}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Ancient Astronauts?
You can uninstall Ancient Astronauts 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 Ancient Astronauts, 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 Ancient Astronauts.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
80.00%
United States
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| France |
20.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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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