Should I remove Lineage?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.00.0000 |
46.15% |
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| 1.00.0000 |
46.15% |
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Lineage
Overview
Lineage is a program developed by NCsoft. The most used version is 9.00.0000, 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. The software installer includes 25 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 53% of users of Lineage come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.lineage.com
Help link: support.steampowered.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Lineage
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/29520
Language: Japanese (Japan)
Files installed by Lineage
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lineage.exe - LinLauncher Application (Lineage Launcher)
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chigamec.dll
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FindHack.exe (by INCA Internet Co) - nProtect Hacking Protector
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IJL15.DLL (by Intel) - Intel® JPEG Library (Intel® JPEG Library - Retail Version)
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libpng13.dll (by LibPng) - LibPng (LibPng: PNG image compression library)
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Mss32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Miles Sound System
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NPCHK.DLL (by INCA Internet Co) - inca NPCHK (NPCHK)
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npcipher.dll (by INCA Internet Co., Ltd) - nProtect Desktop (nProtect Desktop Cprytograph Component)
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npkcbk64.exe - nProtect KeyCrypt x64 Support EXE
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npkcmsvc.exe - nProtect KeyCrypt Manager Service
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npkcrypt.dll - nProtect KeyCrypt Driver Support Dll
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npkpdb.dll - nProtect KeyCrypt Program Database DLL
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NPPSK.DLL (by incainternet)
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NPUPDATE0.DLL (by INCA Internet co) - nProtect Update Component
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NPX.DLL (by INCA Internet, Inc) - NPX2 ActiveX Control Module
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RegLin.exe
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zlib1.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- npkcmsvc.exe runs as a service named 'npkcmsvc' (npkcmsvc) "nProtect KeyCrypt Manager Service".
How do I remove Lineage?
You can uninstall Lineage 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 Lineage, 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 Lineage.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win XP 8%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.38% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Geography
52.94% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
| Japan |
52.94% |
| United States |
29.41% |
| Taiwan |
11.76% |
| United Kingdom |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
33.33% |
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| NEC |
22.22% |
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| Toshiba |
11.11% |
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| MSI |
11.11% |
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| Lenovo |
11.11% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| NEC PC-MK26ERZCC |
11.11% |
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| NEC N8-S720XMZCUUZ1 |
11.11% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7360 |
11.11% |
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| MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
11.11% |
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| LENOVO 32561C3 |
11.11% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
11.11% |
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