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Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.3.16.0 |
100.00% |
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Essential PC TuneUp Plus
by Essential Software
Overview
Essential PC TuneUp Plus is a software program developed by Essential Software. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 pctuneupplus.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 17.91 MB (18,783,615 bytes). The installed file HandleUpdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: essential-software.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Essential Software\Essential PC TuneUp Plus
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Essential Software\Essential PC TuneUp Plus\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 17.91 MB
Files installed by Essential PC TuneUp Plus
| Program executable: | pctuneupplus.exe |
| Name: | Essential PC TuneUp Plus |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\essential software\essential pc tuneup plus\pctuneupplus.exe |
| MD5: | 54c0b94c5495b90b48e5c8ae42c65210 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe - Essential PC TuneUp Plus
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MyResources.dll - Essential Software
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7ZipDLL.dll
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ExtensionManager.dll - Extensio Dynamic Link Library
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HandleUpdate.dll (by Paretologic) - PGsurfer
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LiteUnzip.dll - Extract the contents from a ZIP archive
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LiteZip.dll - Create a ZIP archive
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SandBoxer.dll (by ParetoLogic) - SandBoxer Module
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SBTE.dll (by GFI Software) - GFI AntiMalware Common SDK Merge Module (Threat Engine Dynamic Link Library)
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sqlite3.dll
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unrar.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- PCTuneUpPlus.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Essential PC TuneUp Plus_sch_2A253AAA-75D3-11E6-AD9E-0015FF130130' (runs weekly on Tuesdays at 4:48 AM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- PCTuneUpPlus.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Essential PC TuneUp Plus Startup.
How do I remove Essential PC TuneUp Plus?
You can uninstall Essential PC TuneUp Plus 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 Essential PC TuneUp Plus, 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 Essential PC TuneUp Plus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
33.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
66.67% |
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| Toshiba |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
33.33% |
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| Gateway NV76R |
33.33% |
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| Acer Aspire 5349 |
33.33% |
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