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RSS Checker
from Ran Hosoya
Overview
RSS Checker is a software program developed by Ran Hosoya. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named RSS Checker.exe. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 974.55 KB (997,940 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 40% of users of RSS Checker come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Japan.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\RSS Checker
Uninstaller: wscript "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\RSS Checker\uninstall.vbs"
Estimated size: 974.55 KB
Files installed by RSS Checker
Program executable: | RSS Checker.exe |
Name: | Opera Internet Browser |
Signed by: | Opera Software ASA |
Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\RSS Checker\RSS Checker.exe |
MD5: | 4f2bdccbfadfe9989f24fe781cabc4e0 |
| Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by Opera Software. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, chatting on IRC, downloading... |
Additional files:
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RSS Checker.exe (by Opera Software) - Opera Internet Browser
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OUniAnsi.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- RSS Checker.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{13E222CD-E83D-4003-8FC7-A55140309696}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- RSS Checker.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Opera Internet Browser' and executes as C:\Program Files\Opera x64\Opera.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- RSS Checker.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe'.
How do I remove RSS Checker?
You can uninstall RSS Checker 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 RSS Checker, 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 RSS Checker.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 43%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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Windows XP |
42.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Geography
40.00% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
40.00% |
United States |
40.00% |
Japan |
10.00% |
Netherlands |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
33.33% |
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Sony |
16.67% |
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Medion |
16.67% |
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Lenovo |
16.67% |
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American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite M70 |
16.67% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L450 |
16.67% |
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Sony VPCZ14AHJ |
16.67% |
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MEDION P6812 |
16.67% |
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LENOVO 200893G |
16.67% |
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ASUSTeK 1000H |
16.67% |
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