Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver
What is Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver?
This Freeze screensaver is installed with the software bundler called InstallIQ, an install manager that will make recommendations for additional advertising supported or other 3rd party software that may include toolbars, browser add-ons, and other types of potentially unwanted programs. Although you are not required to install any additional software, you need to manually uncheck the bundled offers. Uninstalling the screensaver will not automatically removed the bundled software.
Overview
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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 4 files.
Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Freeze.com, LLC
URL: www.freeze.com
Help link: www.freeze.com/help/customersupport.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\calm before the storm full
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files1\Freeze.com\Calm Before the Storm Full\UNINSTAL.EXE"
Files installed by Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver
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remove.exe
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undata.exe
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UNINSTAL.EXE
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runss.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- undata.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- undata.exe runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- undata.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver?
You can uninstall Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver 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 Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver, 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 Calm Before the Storm Full Screen Saver.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 10 25%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 72%
Keep it 28%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
77.78% |
Indonesia |
11.11% |
Netherlands |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
25.00% |
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Medion |
25.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA PORTEGE R830 |
25.00% |
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MEDION MS-7848 |
25.00% |
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Dell OptiPlex GX620 ... |
25.00% |
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ASUSTeK C51/MCP51 |
25.00% |
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About Freeze.com
Freeze.com aggrigates the traffic of multiple Web sites they own including Freeze.com, ScreenSaver.com, and Wallpapers.
Publisher URL: www.freeze.com