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GuitarChords
from Magnus Dalen
Overview
GuitarChords is a program developed by Magnus Dalen. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 main program executable is opera.exe. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 994.78 KB (1,018,659 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 60% of users of GuitarChords come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Germany.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\GuitarChords
Uninstaller: wscript "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\GuitarChords\uninstall.vbs"
Estimated size: 994.78 KB
Files installed by GuitarChords
| Program executable: | opera.exe |
| Name: | Opera Internet Browser |
| Signed by: | Opera Software ASA |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\opera\opera.exe |
| MD5: | 308ab9b6b7bedf60e458d1b950f5cd80 |
| Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by Opera Software. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, chatting on IRC, downloading... |
Additional files:
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GuitarChords.exe (by Opera Software) - Opera Internet Browser
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OUniAnsi.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- GuitarChords.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C6DD88D3-028E-4DAD-BA93-79BE1751D62A}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- GuitarChords.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Opera Internet Browser' and executes as C:\Program Files\Opera x64\Opera.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- GuitarChords.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Opera\opera.exe'.
How do I remove GuitarChords?
You can uninstall GuitarChords 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 GuitarChords, 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 GuitarChords.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win Server 2003 11%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
44.44% |
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| Windows XP |
22.22% |
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| Windows Vista |
22.22% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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| Windows Vista Starter |
11.11% |
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
60.00% |
| Brazil |
6.67% |
| Germany |
6.67% |
| Egypt |
6.67% |
| Finland |
6.67% |
| France |
6.67% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
25.00% |
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| Samsung |
12.50% |
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| Medion |
12.50% |
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| Lenovo |
12.50% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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Common models |
| Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
14.29% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
14.29% |
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| LENOVO 7387A32 |
14.29% |
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| IBM 23734WG |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
14.29% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
14.29% |
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