Should I remove Forge version 52?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
Be the first to rate (click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 52 |
100.00% |
|
Forge version 52
by Forge, Inc.
Overview
Forge version 52 is a software program developed by Forge. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 26 files and is usually about 85.61 MB (89,768,465 bytes). The installed file ForgeUpdate.exe 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 those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 80% of users of Forge version 52 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.forge.gg
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Forge\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Forge\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 85.61 MB
Files installed by Forge version 52
-
libcef.dll - Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
-
Lfcmp15u.dll (by LEAD Technologies) - LEADTOOLS® for Win32 (CMP filter (Win32))
-
Ltfil15u.dll (by LEAD Technologies) - Filter kernel (Win32)
-
Ltkrn15u.dll - Kernel (Win32)
-
libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
-
ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
-
libmfxsw32.dll (by Intel) - Intel® Media SDK (Intel® Media SDK library)
-
libmp3lame.dll (by http://lame.sf.net) - L.A.M.E. (MP3 Encoder.)
-
Anvil.dll
-
Anvil64.dll
-
Crucible.exe
-
ffmpegsumo.dll
-
Forge.exe
-
ForgeClientService.exe
-
ForgeUpdate.exe
-
Hammer.exe
-
HammerHead.exe
-
HammerHead64.exe
-
librtmp.dll
-
unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
-
wow_helper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ForgeClientService.exe runs as a service named 'Forge Client Service' (ForgeClientService).
Startup File (User Run)
- ForgeUpdate.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ForgeClient' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Forge\ForgeUpdate.exe" --autostart.
How do I remove Forge version 52?
You can uninstall Forge version 52 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 Forge version 52, 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 Forge version 52.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
|
|
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
|
|
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
|
|
Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| United Kingdom |
20.00% |