PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner 9.0
Overview
PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner 9.0 is a software program developed by PC Tools Software. 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 setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 8.28 MB (8,686,890 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 80% of users of PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and France.
Program details
URL: www.pctools.com
Help link: www.pctools.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Tools\DMScanning\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC Tools\DMScanning\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 8.28 MB
Files installed by PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner 9.0
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PCTSFiles.exe - PC Tools Security Component
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PCTSDDLL.dll - PC Tools SD Driver Interface
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UserModeFileCache.dll - PC Tools UserMode Cache Library (UserMode Dynamic Link Library)
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- PCTSFiles.exe runs as a service named 'PCTSFileEnum' (PCTSFileEnum).
How do I remove PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner?
You can uninstall PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner 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 PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner 9.0, 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 PC Tools on-the-fly Scanner.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
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 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
46.15% |
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| Windows Vista |
30.77% |
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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 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
23.08% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
15.38% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.69% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Canada |
5.00% |
| France |
5.00% |
| India |
5.00% |
| Poland |
5.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
45.45% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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| Sony |
18.18% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| vpr Matrix, Inc. 4100 ... |
8.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L300 |
8.33% |
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| Sony VPCSC1AFM |
8.33% |
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| Sony VPCEB14EN |
8.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
8.33% |
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| ECS H61H2-CM |
8.33% |
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About PC Tools Software
PC Tools, a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include Spyware Doctor which provides spyware protection to secure Windows personal computers, Registry Mechanic, a registry cleaner to fix Windows errors, PC Tools AntiVirus which offers protection against virus infections and File Recover, which recovers files from hard drives, floppy drives, and fixed media.
Publisher URL: www.pctools.com