Should I remove KidsWatch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
Be the first to rate (click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #43,918
Reach 0.0010%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 24.10 days
711.00 days >
Average installed length: 373.58 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.201.137 |
21.05% |
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| 8.0.201.136 |
31.58% |
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| 7.1.201.107 |
15.79% |
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| 7.1.201.105 |
5.26% |
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| 7.1.201.100 |
5.26% |
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| 7.1.201.94 |
5.26% |
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| 7.0.201.91 |
5.26% |
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| 7.0.201.71 |
5.26% |
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| 7.0.201.62 |
5.26% |
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Other programs by Computer Business Solutions
KidsWatch
from Computer Business Solutions
Overview
KidsWatch is a software program developed by Computer Business Solutions. The most common release is 8.0.201.136, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 primary executable is named kidswatch.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 12.03 MB (12,611,857 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 74% of users of KidsWatch come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Poland.
Program details
URL: www.kidswatch.com
Help link: www.kidswatch.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Computer Business Solutions\KidsWatch
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Computer Business Solutions\KidsWatch\Uninst_KidsWatch.exe /U "C:\Program Files\Computer Business Solutions\KidsWatch\Uninst_KidsWatc
Estimated size: 12.03 MB
Files installed by KidsWatch
| Program executable: | kidswatch.exe |
| Name: | KidsWatch |
| KidsWatch Restriction Settings |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\computer business solutions\kidswatch\kidswatch.exe |
| MD5: | a7feeb94308cf49948638b64f5e31d05 |
Additional files:
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Uninst_KidsWatch.exe - KidsWatch Parental Controls (KidsWatch Parental Controls Install Package)
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KWTray.exe - KidsWatch System Tray (KidsWatch Tray)
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KWCheck.exe - KidsWatch (KidsWatch Check Installation)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- KidsWatch.exe is scheduled as a task named 'TCP0mills' (runs daily at 7:59 PM).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- KWTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TCTray' which loads as C:\Program Files\Computer Business Solutions\KidsWatch\KWTray.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- Uninst_KidsWatch.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Resume Uninst_KidsWatch.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Computer Business Solutions\KidsWatch\Uninst_KidsWatch.exe" /V _SB_RESUME 1.
How do I remove KidsWatch?
You can uninstall KidsWatch 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 KidsWatch, 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 KidsWatch.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 5%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.16% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.84% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.58% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.32% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
21.05% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
10.53% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.26% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.26% |
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Geography
74.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
74.07% |
| Canada |
7.41% |
| Poland |
3.70% |
| Brazil |
3.70% |
| United Kingdom |
3.70% |
| Israel |
3.70% |
| Netherlands |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.78% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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| Lenovo |
11.11% |
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| Alienware |
5.56% |
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| Acer |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte P35-DS4 |
11.76% |
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| ASUSTeK G750JX |
11.76% |
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| PositivoMI945AA |
5.88% |
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| LENOVO Ideacentre K430 |
5.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
5.88% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
5.88% |
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