Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool
Overview
Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool is a software program developed by Packard Bell. The most common release is 1.00.3004, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 21 files. 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 50% of users of Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and Russia.
Program details
URL: www.packardbell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Packard Bell\Upgrade Kit\
Uninstaller: Msiexec.exe /x {DB7E816B-74F1-4210-B2CD-8BD7B2FC8584} PACKARDBELL=1 PRODUCTNAME="Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool" REMOVEUSEC=1 BOOTSTRATOR=1
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool
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Interop.Shell32.dll - Assembly imported from type library Shell32
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Acer.Empowering.Windows.Forms.dll (by acer inc) - Acer Empowering UI Components (AcerEmpoweringUI)
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DVDMainStart.Launcher.exe (by Acer) - Upgrade Assistant Tool
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DVDMainStart.Presenter.dll (by Acer)
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DVDMainStart.View.dll
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NotificationLauncher.exe
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UpgradeKit.DialogManager.dll
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UpgradeKit.HostData.dll
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UpgradeKit.Interface.dll
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UpgradeKit.Launcher.exe
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UpgradeKit.Library.dll
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UpgradeKit.Model.dll
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UpgradeKit.Presenter.dll
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UpgradeKit.View.dll
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ObjectListView.dll (by Bright Ideas Software) - ObjectListView
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SharpBITS.Base.dll (by xidar solutions) - SharpBITS
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AcrHttp.dll - AcrHttp
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Acer.UpgradeKit.Windows.Forms.dll
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ETFPasswordMigration.dll
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ScrollBarLib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DVDMainStart.Launcher.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'OEM Upgrade DVD' which loads as C:\Program Files\Packard Bell\Upgrade Kit\DVDMainStart.Launcher.exe.
How do I remove Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool?
You can uninstall Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool 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 Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool, 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 Packard Bell Upgrade Assistant Tool.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| Netherlands |
20.00% |
| Russia |
10.00% |
| Austria |
10.00% |
| Poland |
10.00% |
About Packard Bell
Packard Bell is a computer manufacturer and a subsidiary of Acer. Packard Bell shares products with Gateway, both owned by Acer.
Publisher URL: www.packardbell.com