Should I remove Python?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #4,791
United States Rank #2,874
Reach 0.1085%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.64 days
579.42 days >
Average installed length: 304.44 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.6.1150 |
100.00% |
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Python 2.6.1
What is Python?
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming styles. It features a fully dynamic type system and automatic memory management, similar to that of Scheme, Ruby, Perl and Tcl. Like other dynamic languages, Python is often used as a scripting language, but is also used in a wide range of non-scripting contexts. Using third-party tools, Python code can be packaged into standalone executable programs.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is python.exe. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 9.39 MB (9,847,327 bytes). wcautoupdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.python.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\python
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9CC89170-000B-457D-91F1-53691F85B223}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.39 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Python 2.6.1
Program executable: | python.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\python\python.exe |
MD5: | 9d824f006c36ef1526c983b8b3344ee3 |
Additional files:
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python26.dll - Python (Python Core)
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pythonw.exe
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Removepywin32.exe
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w9xpopen.exe
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iehelperv2.5.0.dll (by We-Care.com) - WeCareReminder (We-Care.com Browser Helper)
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iehelperv2.5.0ps.dll
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msvcr71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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msvcr90.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008
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reminderhelper.exe (by We-Care.com) - ReminderHelper (WeCareReminder Helper App)
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Removepyserial.exe
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sqmapi.dll - SQM Client
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unicows.dll - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) 95, Windows (R) 98, and Windows (R) Millennium Operating Systems (Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Win9x Systems (MSLU))
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wcautoupdate.exe - Auto-Update.exe for We-Care Reminder
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- iehelperv2.5.0.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WeCareReminder Class' with the class of {D824F0DE-3D60-4F57-9EB1-66033ECD8ABB} (WeCareReminder).
Scheduled Task
- Removepywin32.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{61FC47B8-E3EF-4C11-9E85-1A02C1053E58}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Python?
You can uninstall Python 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 Python 2.6.1, 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 Python.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Python 2.6.1 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 61%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
#4,791
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
67.45% |
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Windows 7 |
28.26% |
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Windows 10 |
3.83% |
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Windows XP |
0.47% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
62.35% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.46% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.74% |
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Windows 10 Home |
2.48% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.97% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
0.66% |
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Geography
76.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
76.53% |
France |
4.12% |
Canada |
3.64% |
United Kingdom |
2.65% |
Germany |
1.98% |
Australia |
1.82% |
Italy |
1.31% |
Belgium |
0.80% |
Sweden |
0.77% |
Netherlands |
0.74% |
DK |
0.45% |
Finland |
0.42% |
Mexico |
0.42% |
New Zealand |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
99.41% |
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Dell |
0.59% |
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Common models |
Compaq-Presario NP185AA-A... |
6.13% |
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HP-Pavilion NY429AA-ABA p... |
6.13% |
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HP-Pavilion NY428AA-ABA p... |
5.54% |
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HP-Pavilion KY818AA-ABA s... |
3.43% |
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HP-Pavilion NC890AA-ABA a... |
3.43% |
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HP-Pavilion NP187AA-ABA s... |
3.30% |
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About Python Software Foundation
The Python Software Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to the Python programming language.
Publisher URL: www.python.org/psf