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HelpMyPC

Overview

HelpMyPC is a program developed by inKline Global. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 54.01 MB (56,628,653 bytes). ISLUpdater.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of HelpMyPC come from the United States, it is also popular in Portugal and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.inklineglobal.com
Help link: www.inklineglobal.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\inKline Global\HelpMyPC\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\inKline Global\HelpMyPC\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 54.01 MB

Program filesFiles installed by HelpMyPC

  • ISLUpdater.dll - AutoUpdater Dynamic Link Library
  • ISLUpdaterUI.exe - Automatic Updater
  • PCHelp.exe - HelpMyPC
  • ISLAdEngine.dll - ISLAE (Dynamic Library for ISLAE)
  • freshclam.exe (by SourceFire) - ClamAV (ClamAV - freshclam)
  • libclamav.dll (by SourceFire) - ClamAV - libclamav
  • islupd.dll
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • updater.dll
  • ISLEventAnalyzer.dll - Event Analyzer
  • ISLSecurityScan.dll - Security Scanner

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (User Run)
  • PCHelp.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PCHelp' and executes as C:\PROGRAM\HelpMyPC! Pro\HelpMyPC\PCHelp.exe /startup.

How do I remove HelpMyPC?

You can uninstall HelpMyPC 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 HelpMyPC, 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 HelpMyPC.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 75%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 75.00%
Windows 7 25.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 75.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 57.14%
  Portugal 14.29%
  Germany 14.29%
  United Kingdom 14.29%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%
Gateway 50.00%
Common models
LG Electronics R510-S.AP2... 33.33%
HP Compaq 6715b (GB837ET#... 33.33%
GATEWA 04DT043_ 33.33%


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