Great Escapes Solitaire Collection
Overview
Great Escapes Solitaire Collection is a program developed by Electronic Arts. The most used version is 1.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 4 files and is usually about 14.09 MB (14,775,182 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: help.pogo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Pogo Games\Great Escapes Solitaire Collection
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\POGOGA~1\GREATE~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\POGOGA~1\GREATE~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 14.09 MB
Files installed by Great Escapes Solitaire Collection
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PTTG.dll - Electronic Arts PTTGTest (PTTGTest)
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solitaire.exe (by Mind Control Software) - Mind Control Software solitaire (solitaire)
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mss32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Miles Sound System
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UNWISE.EXE
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).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- solitaire.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Pogo Games\Great Escapes Solitaire Collection\solitaire.exe'.
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Great Escapes Solitaire Collection?
You can uninstall Great Escapes Solitaire Collection 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 Great Escapes Solitaire Collection, 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 Great Escapes Solitaire Collection.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win XP 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 7%
Keep it 93%
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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 XP |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
60.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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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?
Toshiba |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite T115D |
20.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
20.00% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
20.00% |
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Compaq Presario 061 RE467... |
20.00% |
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Acer Aspire M3400 |
20.00% |
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is developer & publisher of video games who develops & publishes games under several labels including EA Sports titles, Irritate NFL, FIFA Soccer & NBA Jam.
Publisher URL: www.ea.com