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Overture

Overview

Overture is a software program developed by Black Shell Games. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The primary executable is named Overture.exe. The setup package generally installs about 47 files and is usually about 22.16 MB (23,235,072 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 73% of users of Overture come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: blackshellgames.itch.io/overture
Help link: support.steampowered.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\steam\steamapps\common\Overture
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/343100
Estimated size: 22.16 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Overture

Program executable:Overture.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\steam\steamapps\common\Overture\Overture.exe
MD5:af7eb9a43e982260825d01bf029d2472
Additional files:
  • Overture.exe
  • AlienwareGMSWrapper.dll
  • crashhandler.dll (by Valve) - Steam Crash Handler Library
  • crashhandler64.dll (by Valve)
  • CSERHelper.dll - CSER Helper (Debug Helper Routines)
  • d3dcompiler_46.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® DirectX for Windows® (Direct3D HLSL Compiler)
  • d3dcompiler_46_64.dll (by Microsoft)
  • D3DX9_43.dll - Direct3D 9 Extensions
  • dbghelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
  • GameOverlayRenderer.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer
  • GameOverlayRenderer64.dll
  • GameOverlayUI.exe - Steam
  • icui18n.dll
  • icuuc.dll
  • libavcodec-56.dll
  • libavformat-56.dll
  • libavresample-2.dll
  • libavutil-54.dll
  • libswscale-3.dll
  • LogiLedGMSWrapper.dll
  • LogitechLedEnginesWrapper.dll
  • openvr_api.dll
  • Overture-4-16-16.exe
  • SDL2.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
  • Steam.dll
  • Steam.exe - Steam Client Bootstrapper
  • steam_api.dll - Steam Client API
  • Steam2.dll - Steam Client Engine
  • steamclient.dll
  • steamclient64.dll
  • steamerrorreporter.exe
  • steamerrorreporter64.exe
  • SteamOverlayVulkanLayer.dll
  • SteamOverlayVulkanLayer.json
  • SteamOverlayVulkanLayer64.dll
  • SteamOverlayVulkanLayer64.json
  • SteamUI.dll - SteamUI Dynamic Link Library
  • streaming_client.exe
  • tier0_s.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library
  • tier0_s64.dll
  • uninstall.exe
  • v8.dll
  • video.dll
  • vstdlib_s.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll
  • vstdlib_s64.dll
  • winh264.dll
  • WriteMiniDump.exe - Win32 MiniDump Helper

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (User Run)
  • Steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent.

How do I remove Overture?

You can uninstall Overture 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 Overture, 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 Overture.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 69%
Win 7 (SP1) 31%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 68.66%
Windows 7 31.34%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 28.36%
Windows 10 Pro 17.91%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.94%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.94%
Windows 8.1 Pro 10.45%
Windows 8.1 8.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

72.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 72.92%
  Germany 3.13%
  United Kingdom 3.13%
  Canada 2.08%
  France 2.08%
  Netherlands 2.08%
  Norway 2.08%
  Turkey 2.08%
  United Arab Emirates 1.04%
  Australia 1.04%
  DK 1.04%
  Finland 1.04%
  Israel 1.04%
  Italy 1.04%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 29.27%
Hewlett-Packard 21.95%
Dell 12.20%
Acer 12.20%
GIGABYTE 7.32%
Alienware 4.88%
Toshiba 4.88%
Sony 2.44%
Samsung 2.44%
Lenovo 2.44%
Common models
ASUS All Series 5.26%
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 3.51%
MSI MS-7821 3.51%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L50-A-1... 1.75%
TOSHIBA Satellite C55-B 1.75%
Alienware Alienware X51 R... 1.75%

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