Should I remove MacType?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #8,874
United States Rank #14,810
Reach 0.0433%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 6.13 days
180.77 days >
Average installed length: 94.98 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.17.0628 |
2.23% |
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1.17.0614 |
0.12% |
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1.16.0904 |
2.46% |
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1.13.1231 |
24.97% |
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1.12.1022 |
54.04% |
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1.12.1020 |
2.81% |
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1.12.406.0 |
0.12% |
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1.12.0406 |
10.90% |
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1.11.1019 |
0.70% |
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1.10.1231 |
1.64% |
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- #8,872 HPLaserJet100ColorMFPM175_HelpLearnCenter_SI by Hewlett-Packard
- #8,873 GLUCOFACTS Deluxe Smart Launch by Bayer HealthCare
- #8,874 MacType by FlyingSnow
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MacType
from FlyingSnow
Overview
MacType is a software program developed by FlyingSnow. The most common release is 1.12.1022, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named MacTray.exe. The setup package generally installs about 21 files and is usually about 3.11 MB (3,266,126 bytes). The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 43% of users of MacType come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: flyingsnow.themex.net
Help link: bbs.themex.net/showthread.php?p=1102270
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MacType\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0A6DA9F3-2452-460C-B8A8-FBE64C27F1C2}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.11 MB
Language: Chinese (Simplified, PRC)
Files installed by MacType
Program executable: | MacTray.exe |
Name: | MacType |
Path: | C:\Program Files\MacType\MacTray.exe |
MD5: | b167cd289f83ef10afd2569bdd67e2b7 |
Additional files:
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MacTuner.exe - MacType Tuner
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MacTray.exe - MacType
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MacTypeInstaller_2012_1020_1.exe - MacType 1.2012.1020.0
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MacTypeInstaller_2012_1022.exe - MacType 1.2012.1022.0
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updater.exe - updater 1.16.0904 © FlyingSnow, Inc, 2016
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MacType.dll (by 2ch & THEMEX) - The Ultimate Font Rasterizer
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MacType64.dll (by 2ch & THEMEX)
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EasyHK32.dll (by easyhook.codeplex.com) - EasyHook (EasyHook Native DLL (32-bit) (beta))
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EasyHK64.dll (by easyhook.codeplex.com) - EasyHook Native DLL (64-bit) (beta)
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MacLoader.exe (by 2ch & FlyingSnow) - MacType Font Rasterizer Driver
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MacLoader64.exe (by 2ch & FlyingSnow)
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MacWiz.exe
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mt64agnt.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- MacTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named MacType_SC.
Service
- MacTray.exe runs as a service named 'MacType Service' (MacType).
Startup File (User Run)
- MacTray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'MacTypeTray' and executes as C:\Program Files\MacType\MacTray.exe.
How do I remove MacType?
You can uninstall MacType 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 MacType, 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 MacType.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 8.1 0%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.91% |
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Windows 10 |
34.00% |
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Windows XP |
5.51% |
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Windows Vista |
2.58% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.32% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
17.43% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.37% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.18% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.77% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.54% |
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Geography
43.46% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
Japan |
43.46% |
United States |
21.44% |
Taiwan |
7.66% |
China |
3.89% |
United Kingdom |
1.88% |
Hong Kong |
1.77% |
Malaysia |
1.30% |
France |
1.06% |
Canada |
0.94% |
Australia |
0.82% |
Indonesia |
0.82% |
Germany |
0.82% |
Russia |
0.71% |
Philippines |
0.71% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
19.27% |
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Acer |
18.05% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
15.85% |
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ASUS |
15.61% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.02% |
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Lenovo |
5.12% |
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NEC |
5.12% |
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Toshiba |
2.68% |
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Samsung |
2.20% |
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Intel |
1.71% |
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Sony |
1.71% |
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MSI |
1.46% |
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Common models |
ThirdWave Corporation Pri... |
5.09% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.63% |
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ASUS All Series |
3.70% |
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Dell Inspiron 660s |
1.85% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
1.85% |
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ASUSTeK N56VZ |
1.85% |
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