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5% remove it95% keep it
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Portal 2 by CSmania.RU

Overview

Portal 2 by CSmania.RU is a software program developed by DarkHaze. 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 setup package generally installs about 7 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 50% of users of Portal 2 by CSmania.RU come from the United States, it is also popular in UA and United Arab Emirates.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: csmania.ru
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Portal2\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Portal2\unins000.exe"

Program filesFiles installed by Portal 2 by CSmania.RU

  • Steam.dll (by Valve) - Steam (Steam Client Engine)
  • portal2.exe
  • RUN_P2.exe
  • steamclient.dll
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • Loader.exe
  • portal2_launcher.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • portal2.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F2533617-C719-489D-910A-510F8B568781}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • portal2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Julian\steam\steamapps\common\portal 2\portal2.exe'.

How do I remove Portal 2 by CSmania.RU?

You can uninstall Portal 2 by CSmania.RU 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 Portal 2 by CSmania.RU, 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 Portal 2 by CSmania.RU.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 40%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
50.00%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 60.00%
Windows 10 40.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 20.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 20.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 20.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 50.00%
  UA 25.00%
  United Arab Emirates 12.50%
  United Kingdom 12.50%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung 25.00%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Dell 25.00%
Alienware 25.00%
Common models
Samsung 550P5C/550P7C 20.00%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 20.00%
Dell Inspiron N5010 20.00%
BIOSTAR Group Hi-Fi B85S3... 20.00%
Alienware M14xR2 20.00%

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