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Glacier Bay v2a

Overview

Glacier Bay v2a is a program developed by Holger Sandmann. 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 software installer includes 165 files and is usually about 1.15 MB (1,209,959 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 83% of users of Glacier Bay v2a come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: forums.fsaddon.eu/viewforum.php?f=10
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\FSAddon\Glacier Bay\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 1.15 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Glacier Bay v2a

  • TCAS2v7.dll - TCAS II 7.0 Logic
  • Uninstal.exe
  • ablscpt.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Flight Simulator X (ablscpt dll)
  • ace.exe (by Microsoft) - Ace Editor
  • acontain.dll - acontain dll
  • activate.exe - Activate
  • ai_player.dll - ai_player dll
  • api.dll - api dll
  • atc.dll - atc dll
  • controls.dll - controls dll
  • demo.dll - demo dll
  • DVDCheck.exe - Flight Simulator DVDCheck
  • eula.dll - eula dll
  • facilities.dll - facilities dll
  • fe.dll - fe dll
  • flight.dll - flight dll
  • FS2000.exe - Microsoft Flight Simulator®
  • FS2002.exe
  • fs9.exe - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight (Microsoft Flight Simulator)
  • fs-traffic.dll - fs-traffic dll
  • fsui.dll - fsui dll
  • fsx.exe
  • g2d.dll - g2d dll
  • g3d.dll - g3d dll
  • gps.dll - gps dll
  • Kiosk.exe - Flight Simulator Kiosk
  • language.dll - language dll
  • livingwater.dll - livingwater dll
  • main.dll - main dll
  • mspac.dll - Product Activation Wizard (Microsoft Game Studios PA Wizard)
  • mspacres.dll
  • multiplayer.dll - multiplayer dll
  • SETUPENU.DLL - Microsoft Games Setup (Microsoft Games AutoRun/Setup Resources)
  • AbacusPremierCollectionFSX.dll (by Abacus Software) - Premier Collection (Premier Collection registration module)
  • ACG_Uninstal.exe
  • ACSGPSda.dll (by ACSoft Productions) - ACS-GPS Data's Manager (Data's Manager DLL for ACS-GPS)
  • ACSGPSda.exe (by ACSoft Productions) - Data's Manager launcher (Launcher for ACS-GPS98 data's Manager)
  • AI-KAHANA-LOST-uninstall.exe
  • awxb200v21.exe
  • awxb200v22.exe
  • awxnhpui.exe
  • BGLBackup.exe - BGLBackup
  • Bornholm2011uninstall.exe
  • brusselsDF.exe (by Pantaray Research LTD) - Setup Engine
  • C208BSCFREELIVERUES.exe - Carenado C208B SUPER CARGOMASTER FREE LIVERIES Install Program< ProductVersion
  • C421_BGL_Decompiler.exe (by Flight One Software) - BGL_Decompiler
  • C421_GPS_DB_Extractor.exe (by Flight One Software)
  • cabdir.exe
  • ChilkatZip2.dll (by Chilkat Software) - Chilkat Zip (Chilkat Zip ActiveX Component)
  • Cleanup.exe
  • COMDLG32.OCX - CMDIALOG (CMDialog ActiveX Control DLL)
  • crjng_uninstal.exe
  • csA754_uninstall.exe (by Captain Sim) - '757 Freighter Captain' Expansion Model
  • csC130_uninstall.exe
  • csE130_uninstall.exe (by Captain Sim) - C-130 Extra Pack 1.1
  • csF104_uninstall.exe - Legendary F-104
  • csP752_uninstall.exe - '757-200 Captain' Pro Pack
  • d3d9.dll - Microsoft® DirectX for Windows®
  • d3dx9_25.dll
  • d3dx9_26.dll
  • d3dx9_27.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

7 Scheduled Tasks
  • fs9.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3A269473-E1CD-43D6-BD63-5FC971EFC681}' (runs on registration).
  • fsx.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B49D6CC0-11A7-4D64-A94F-35D2BC00D02C}' (runs on registration).
  • oem FS9.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{31DAE544-BCC9-4978-8C2D-DB55647D1190}' (runs on registration).
  • UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
  • UNINSTAL.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{395CBA0F-9E82-4611-8D5D-A7FA2A354309}' (runs on registration).
  • activate.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E27E0D7B-F2CB-4608-9FCA-BF6C17B43254}' (runs on registration).
    • Plus 1 more
Service
  • UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
4 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • fs9.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Simulator\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\fs9.exe'.
  • fsx.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\fsx.exe'.
  • UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
  • oem FS9.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator 9\fs9.exe'.

How do I remove Glacier Bay v2a?

You can uninstall Glacier Bay v2a 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 Glacier Bay v2a, 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 Glacier Bay v2a.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win XP 8%
  
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.54%
Windows 10 23.08%
Windows Vista 7.69%
Windows XP 7.69%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.77%
Windows 10 Pro 23.08%
Windows 7 Professional 15.38%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.38%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.69%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.69%

Distribution by countryGeography

83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 83.33%
  Germany 6.67%
  Canada 6.67%
  Australia 3.33%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 37.50%
Acer 12.50%
Toshiba 12.50%
GIGABYTE 12.50%
Gateway 12.50%
Dell 12.50%
Common models
MSI MS-7693 20.00%
TOSHIBA Satellite L675 10.00%
MSI MS-7976 10.00%
HP-Pavilion AY582AA-ABA 3... 10.00%
HP Compaq dc7700 Converti... 10.00%
Gigabyte P55M-UD4 10.00%

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