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What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.143.0 |
50.00% |
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| 2.1.2376.0 |
50.00% |
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Elektron
from Periodik Labs
Overview
Elektron is a software program developed by Periodik Labs. The most common release is 2.2.143.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 9.89 MB (10,375,168 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 80% of users of Elektron come from the United States, it is also popular in India.
Program details
URL: www.periodiklabs.com/elektron
Help link: www.periodiklabs.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\periodik labs\elektron
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F00711A9-7728-470F-8AD0-8A3B408212E6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.89 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Elektron
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settings.exe - Elektron Settings (Configuration Utility for Elektron)
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toolkitpro1200vc90.dll (by Codejock Software)
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events.dll - Periodik Labs Event Viewer DLL
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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elektron.exe - Elektron (Elektron Configuration Tool)
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elektrond.exe - Elektron RADIUS Server Application
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mfc90.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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msvcm90.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
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msvcp90.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr90.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- elektrond.exe runs as a service named 'Elektron' (Elektron) "Provides RADIUS/802.1X authentication services".
How do I remove Elektron?
You can uninstall Elektron 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 Elektron, 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 Elektron.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| India |
20.00% |