Should I remove PIAFpu?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.5.15 |
7.14% |
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| 7.5.10 |
7.14% |
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| 7.5 |
21.43% |
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| 7.3 |
21.43% |
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| 7.2 |
42.86% |
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PIAFpu
from Somerset
Overview
PIAFpu is a program developed by Somerset. The most used version is 7.2, 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. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is piafpu.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 10.74 MB (11,260,216 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 65% of users of PIAFpu come from Australia, it is also popular in the United States and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.somersoft.com.au
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Somerset\PIAFpu
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\Somerset\PIAFpu\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\Somerset\PIAFpu\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 10.74 MB
Files installed by PIAFpu
| Program executable: | piafpu.exe |
| Name: | Somerset PIAFpu |
| PIA Personal Professional |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\somerset\piafpu\piafpu.exe |
| MD5: | 45e5c45c351946bf52141229a81e3e4f |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{6768D28E-B6AC-49C5-988D-1DD310504E28}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove PIAFpu?
You can uninstall PIAFpu 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 PIAFpu, 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 PIAFpu.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 36%
Win XP 14%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
35.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.71% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
21.43% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.14% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
7.14% |
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Geography
64.71% of installs come from Australia
Which countries install it?
| Australia |
64.71% |
| United States |
23.53% |
| Singapore |
5.88% |
| New Zealand |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
18.18% |
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| Sony |
18.18% |
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| Toshiba |
18.18% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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| Samsung |
9.09% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Sony SVF15N18PGB |
16.67% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A200 |
8.33% |
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| HP xw4600 Workstation |
8.33% |
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| Dell Latitude D630 |
8.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
8.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L550 |
8.33% |
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