Should I remove ProjectWhois?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #26,261
United States Rank #24,735
Reach 0.0063%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.6 |
62.40% |
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| 2.0.5 |
1.60% |
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| 2.0.2 |
36.00% |
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ProjectWhois
from Domain Tools
Overview
ProjectWhois is a program developed by Domain Tools. The most used version is 2.0.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is projectwhois.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 777.86 KB (796,532 bytes). ClientUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 44% of users of ProjectWhois come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and India.
Program details
URL: www.domaintools.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\domain tools\projectwhois
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Domain Tools\ProjectWhois\ProjectWhoisUninstall.exe
Estimated size: 777.86 KB
Files installed by ProjectWhois
| Program executable: | projectwhois.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\domain tools\projectwhois\projectwhois.exe |
| MD5: | 99b1430783b2b1edffb37323eb9d8897 |
Additional files:
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ipwssl6.dll (by /n software inc. - www.nsoftware.com) - IP*Works! SSL C++ Edition Version 6.1 (IP*Works! SSL V6)
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ClientUpdater.exe
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ProjectWhoisUninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ProjectWhois.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ProjectWhois' which loads as C:\Program Files\Domain Tools\ProjectWhois\ProjectWhois.exe.
How do I remove ProjectWhois?
You can uninstall ProjectWhois 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 ProjectWhois, 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 ProjectWhois.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.52% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.73% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.20% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.80% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.40% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.80% |
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Geography
44.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.16% |
| United Kingdom |
5.19% |
| India |
4.55% |
| Netherlands |
3.90% |
| Germany |
3.90% |
| Canada |
3.25% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.25% |
| Australia |
2.60% |
| Hungary |
2.60% |
| TN |
1.95% |
| Thailand |
1.95% |
| Turkey |
1.95% |
| South Africa |
1.30% |
| France |
1.30% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.17% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.91% |
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| Acer |
19.57% |
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| ASUS |
6.52% |
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| Toshiba |
6.52% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.43% |
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| Intel |
3.26% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.17% |
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| Lenovo |
2.17% |
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| Gateway |
2.17% |
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| Alienware |
1.09% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.00% |
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| ASUSTeK P500CA |
2.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
2.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq 61... |
2.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion WC818AA-ABH H... |
2.00% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742Z |
2.00% |
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