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Should I remove Cracked Steam?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Fair
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #17,511
United States Rank #23,122
Reach 0.0140%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.12 days
209.92 days >
Average installed length: 110.30 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
31.10.2013 2.54%
31.08.2013 4.35%
31.07.2013 4.35%
31.05.2011 0.72%
31.01.2013 1.09%
30.03.2014 3.99%
29.05.2012 1.09%
29.04.2013 1.81%
29.01.2012 2.17%
27.12.2013 1.09%
26.04.2011 1.09%
24.08.2012 1.45%
23.04.2013 0.72%
23.02.2013 2.17%
22.08.2012 0.36%
21.02.2013 0.36%
20.09.2013 3.99%
20.03.2013 2.54%
19.04.2010 1.81%
17.12.2011 0.36%
17.03.2012 0.36%
16.09.2013 0.72%
16.07.2013 0.72%
16.01.2014 7.97%
15.10.2013 3.26%
15.01.2012 0.36%
12.09.2012 2.54%
12.03.2010 1.45%
12.02.2012 10.87%
11.05.2011 0.36%
11.04.2012 1.81%
10.11.2012 1.45%
10.07.2013 1.09%
09.12.2012 3.26%
08.05.2013 2.17%
08.02.2012 0.36%
07.04.2013 2.17%
07.02.2013 0.72%
06.06.2013 6.52%
06.03.2014 1.81%
05.12.2013 1.81%
05.05.2014 1.45%
05.01.2013 2.90%
04.11.2012 0.72%
02.08.2012 0.36%
01.06.2011 0.72%
01.05.2015 3.99%

Cracked Steam

What is Cracked Steam?  (from Anti-Valve Software)

The installation program automatically installs and configures the some cracks for Steam client, without requiring any effort on your part.
Client can download more games through updated some protected game cache. This software product is equipped with special support services, allowing to easily change various para...  Read more

Overview

Cracked Steam is a program developed by Anti-Valve Software. The most used version is 12.02.2012, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 programs's main executable is steam.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 230.39 MB of memory. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 44 files and is usually about 146.88 MB (154,012,033 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 27% of users of Cracked Steam come from the United States, it is also popular in DZ and Russia.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cracked Steam\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Cracked Steam\uninstall\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 146.88 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Cracked Steam

Program executable:steam.exe
Name:Steam
Signed by:Valve
Path:C:\Program Files\Cracked Steam\steam.exe
MD5:e3cd0a561f3aabe8607bf1474f4ae1dd
Taskbar:Displays an icon in the notification area
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer platform developed by Valve. It is used to distribute games and related media online. Steam's primary service is to allow its users to download games and other software...
Additional files:
  • appoverlay.dll (by Valve) - Steam Application Overlay Renderer (Steam Application Overlay (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • appoverlay64.dll (by Valve) - Steam Application Overlay (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • SteamUI.dll - SteamUI Dynamic Link Library (SteamUI Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01))
  • tier0_s.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01))
  • tier0_s64.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05))
  • crashhandler.dll - Steam Crash Handler Library (Steam Crash Handler Library (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01))
  • gameoverlayrenderer.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer (Steam Game Overlay Renderer (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • gameoverlayrenderer64.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • sdl.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
  • GreenLuma.dll (by Steam006) - GreenLuma 2.5.5
  • cserhelper.dll - CSER Helper (Debug Helper Routines)
  • gameoverlayui.exe - Steam (gameoverlayui.exe (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • steam.dll - Steam Client Engine
  • steamclient.dll - Steamclient.dll (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01)
  • steamclient64.dll - Steamclient.dll (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • steamerrorreporter.exe - steamerrorreporter.exe (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
  • steamTmp.exe
  • vstdlib_s.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01)
  • vstdlib_s64.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • writeminidump.exe - Win32 MiniDump Helper
  • avutil-51.dll
  • GLSC.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • steam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8DEEE235-DC3E-4E80-A274-3A4B5A9B885E}' (runs on registration).
  • steamTmp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FE8D3954-66E7-48FE-AA3A-341A21A0BCE2}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
  • steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent.
  • steamTmp.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • steamTmp.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Gamerelated\steamXP\Steam.exe'.
  • steam.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'.
Network connections
  • steam.exe connects to unknown.hwng.net (209.197.29.197 port 27017).
  • steam.exe connects to 208-64-200-203.steampowered.com (208.64.200.203 port 27019).
  • steam.exe connects to cdn-178-79-196-253.pmo.llnw.net (178.79.196.253 port 80).
  • steam.exe connects to 69.28.145.170 (port 27017).
  • steam.exe connects to cm-04.lux.valve.net (146.66.152.15 port 27018).
  • steam.exe connects to 80.239.194.142 (port 27030).
  • steam.exe connects to VALVE-CORPO.car2.Philadelphia1.Level3.net (4.78.155.50 port 27031).
  • steamTmp.exe connects to VALVE-CORPO.edge4.London2.Level3.net (212.187.192.162 port 80).
  • steamTmp.exe connects to 68.142.91.36 (port 27017).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

steam.exe
Memory:230.39 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0025027453%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00142709%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00107566%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:28,069,388
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:334
70 average
I/O reads/min:1.77 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:2.18 MB
105.02 KB average
gameoverlayui.exe
Memory:36.47 MB
Total CPU:0.0126768236%
Kernel CPU:0.00708749%
User CPU:0.00558933%
CPU cycles/sec:30,822,598
Switches/sec:194
I/O reads/min:633.64 KB
I/O writes/min:29.26 KB

How do I remove Cracked Steam?

You can uninstall Cracked Steam from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Cracked Steam, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Cracked Steam.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 8.1 0%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 62.32%
Windows 10 32.25%
Windows XP 3.26%
Windows Vista 2.17%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.10%
Windows 7 Home Premium 24.09%
Windows 7 Professional 7.30%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.84%
Windows 8 Pro 5.11%
Windows 8.1 4.38%

Distribution by countryGeography

27.30% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 27.30%
  DZ 5.67%
  Russia 4.96%
  France 4.61%
  MA 4.61%
  Brazil 3.90%
  Egypt 3.90%
  Germany 3.19%
  Canada 2.13%
  Argentina 2.13%
  United Kingdom 2.13%
  Italy 2.13%
  Spain 1.77%
  Mexico 1.77%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 22.73%
Acer 20.78%
Hewlett-Packard 18.18%
ASUS 11.69%
GIGABYTE 8.44%
Lenovo 7.14%
Samsung 6.49%
Toshiba 2.60%
MSI 1.30%
Alienware 0.65%
Common models
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.23%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.23%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.23%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.42%
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC 1.61%
MSI MS-7721 1.61%

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