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Should I remove Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #16,797
United States Rank #10,564
Reach 0.0151%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 49.21 days
139.90 days >
Average installed length: 73.50 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.00.01.0732 26.51%
1.00.00.0554 24.83%
1.00.00.0536 48.66%

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Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP

Overview

Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 1.00.00.0536, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 installer includes 21 files and is usually about 4.48 MB (4,701,184 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 77% of users of Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: support.microsoft.com/directory/productsupportoption.asp
Installation folder: C:\windows\media
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{EEC2DAFD-5558-40AC-8E9C-5005C8F810E8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.48 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP

  • sapi.dll - Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System (SAPI 5)
  • sapisvr.exe - SAPISVR 5
  • spcommon.dll - Microsoft® Speech Engine (Microsoft Speech SR/TTS Common Library)
  • itngram.dll
  • spsreng.dll
  • spsrx.dll
  • spsrxui.dll
  • plusmore.dll - Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP (Microsoft Plus! Application)
  • spcplui.dll
  • spttseng.dll
  • eulachk.dll - Microsoft EULAChk Module
  • eulachkui.dll
  • plusapp.exe
  • plusappui.dll
  • plusr1.dll
  • pluswiz.dll
  • pluswizres.dll
  • pluswizui.dll
  • regwiz.exe - Registration Wizard
  • regwizui.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • plusapp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1FBA6E8A-CA06-4A68-9F91-A108DCA4E574}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP?

You can uninstall Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP 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 Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP, 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 Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 48%
Win Vista 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#16,797

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 51.68%
Windows 7 27.52%
Windows 10 14.09%
Windows Vista 6.71%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 52.07%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.34%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.31%
Windows 7 Professional 6.21%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.17%
Windows 10 Home 3.10%

Distribution by countryGeography

76.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 76.87%
  United Kingdom 3.97%
  Italy 1.87%
  Canada 1.64%
  Venezuela 1.17%
  Israel 1.17%
  Germany 1.17%
  Hong Kong 0.93%
  Brazil 0.93%
  Australia 0.93%
  Vietnam 0.70%
  Japan 0.70%
  Spain 0.70%
  Netherlands 0.70%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 37.50%
Hewlett-Packard 15.91%
GIGABYTE 10.80%
Acer 8.52%
Intel 7.39%
American Megatrends 6.25%
Sahara 4.55%
ASUS 3.41%
Lenovo 2.27%
Toshiba 2.27%
Samsung 1.14%
Common models
Dell Dimension 8400 ... 4.58%
Dell Inspiron 1525 2.29%
Gigabyte G41M-ES2L 2.29%
Dell OptiPlex 745 ... 2.29%
Dell Inspiron 2200 2.29%
ASUS All Series 2.29%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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