Should I remove PowerConfig?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #44,590
United States Rank #25,903
Reach 0.0019%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.1.7.1 |
60.53% |
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| 1.1.5.1 |
39.47% |
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- #44,590 PowerConfig by Formosa21
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PowerConfig
from Formosa21
Overview
PowerConfig is a software program developed by Formosa21. The most common release is 1.1.7.1, 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 2 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.Formosa21.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Formosa21\PowerConfig\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Formosa21\PowerConfig\Uninst.exe /piC:{EAB6F735-B7B2-4918-86AB-6E46C9993D54} /asd
Files installed by PowerConfig
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PowerConfig.exe - PowerConfig (One Button to Netflix)
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Uninst.exe (by Macrovision) - InstallShield (InstallShield (R) Compact Installation Engine)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- PowerConfig.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'F21PowerConfig' and executes as C:\Program Files\Formosa21\PowerConfig\PowerConfig.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PowerConfig.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'F21PowerConfig' which loads as C:\Program Files\Formosa21\PowerConfig\PowerConfig.exe.
How do I remove PowerConfig?
You can uninstall PowerConfig 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 PowerConfig, 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 PowerConfig.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win XP 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
65.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
31.58% |
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| Windows XP |
2.63% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.58% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.42% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.79% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
10.53% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
7.89% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
7.89% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| Acer |
23.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
19.05% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Dell |
9.52% |
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| ASUS |
4.76% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
13.04% |
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| Compaq-Presario AY030AA-A... |
8.70% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
8.70% |
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| NVIDIA 132-CK-NF78 |
4.35% |
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| MSI MS-7752 |
4.35% |
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| MSI MS-7309 |
4.35% |
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