Should I remove PowerKey?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #41,776
United States Rank #43,685
Reach 0.0022%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.11.0.3 |
100.00% |
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PowerKey
Overview
PowerKey is a software program developed by Elcor Software. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named powerkey.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 2.4 MB (2,519,145 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 38% of users of PowerKey come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.elcor.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PowerKey
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PowerKey\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 2.4 MB
Files installed by PowerKey
| Program executable: | powerkey.exe |
| Name: | Realset FileAccess |
| Encryption toolkit |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\powerkey\powerkey.exe |
| MD5: | e6f55255ed905dbea6d6edc39589ae96 |
Additional files:
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uninst.exe - PowerKey
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pkey_ext.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- pkey_ext.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {E9736DFE-2B52-4DF5-B89E-0D4A2735F6A9}.
How do I remove PowerKey?
You can uninstall PowerKey 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 PowerKey, 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 PowerKey.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #41,776
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.27% |
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| Windows XP |
22.73% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.82% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
22.73% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
11.36% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.82% |
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Geography
38.46% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.46% |
| Germany |
23.08% |
| France |
13.46% |
| Canada |
5.77% |
| Israel |
3.85% |
| Argentina |
1.92% |
| Australia |
1.92% |
| Switzerland |
1.92% |
| Finland |
1.92% |
| United Kingdom |
1.92% |
| Greece |
1.92% |
| Netherlands |
1.92% |
| Norway |
1.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
20.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.69% |
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| Acer |
13.79% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.34% |
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| Intel |
6.90% |
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| Lenovo |
6.90% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.90% |
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| Toshiba |
3.45% |
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| Sahara |
3.45% |
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| Medion |
3.45% |
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| Gateway |
3.45% |
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Common models |
| Unknow Unknow |
3.45% |
|
| TOSHIBA Satellite L550 |
3.45% |
|
| Packard Bell oneTwo L5870 |
3.45% |
|
| MSI MS-7680 |
3.45% |
|
| MEDIONPC MS-7748 |
3.45% |
|
| LENOVO IdeaCentre K330 |
3.45% |
|
About (from Elcor Software)
The Elcor Software was founded by two software developers Nick Nifontov and Alexander Berezovsky on December, 2001.
Publisher URL: www.elcor.net