Should I remove Crossword Maestro for Windows?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.2 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Genius 2000 Software
Crossword Maestro for Windows
from Genius 2000 Software
Overview
Crossword Maestro for Windows is a software program developed by Genius 2000 Software. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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. The primary executable is named cm.exe. The setup package is about 751.46 KB (769,497 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 50% of users of Crossword Maestro for Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.genius2000.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Genius 2000\CM\examples
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\GENIUS~1\CM\examples\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\GENIUS~1\CM\examples\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 751.46 KB
Files installed by Crossword Maestro for Windows
| Program executable: | cm.exe |
| Name: | Crossword Maestro |
| CC MFC Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Genius 2000\CM\cm.exe |
| MD5: | 46dc9378e36ad6d2e7703f2add8c6ca6 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Crossword Maestro for Windows?
You can uninstall Crossword Maestro for Windows 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 Crossword Maestro for Windows, 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 Crossword Maestro for Windows.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 20%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
10.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| United Kingdom |
28.57% |
| Canada |
7.14% |
| New Zealand |
7.14% |
| Thailand |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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| American Megatrends |
22.22% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion KY811AA-ABA e... |
16.67% |
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| HP 530 Notebook PC(KP479A... |
16.67% |
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| Gateway DX4831 |
16.67% |
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| eveshamvale MS-7185 |
16.67% |
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| ASUSTeK F5Z |
16.67% |
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| Acer AZ3171 |
16.67% |
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