Should I remove Reg Tool?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.8.3678 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3667 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3645 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3618 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3602 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3596 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3577 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3553 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3538 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3517 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3498 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3490 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3472 |
7.14% |
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2.8.3465 |
7.14% |
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Other programs by PC Utility
Reg Tool
from PC Utility, Inc.
What is Reg Tool?
Reg Tool is a PC optimization program that is supposed to increase the speed of computer by removing invalid entries the computer's registry. The trial version will perform a scan and identify issues while the user will need to unlock the software for a yearly auto-renewing subscription charge.
Overview
The most used version is 2.8.3678, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 Reg Tool.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 36.04 MB (37,791,722 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Reg Tool.
Reg Tool.exe (0906f0fbe9602c9e6935e47e148be940) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.9.0.220 |
TR/Fake.RegTool |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7152 |
Trojan.Fake.RegTool |
Program details
URL: www.regtool.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Reg Tool\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CA866666-1E10-4CEE-A8EB-F597E93168DA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 36.04 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Reg Tool
Program executable: | Reg Tool.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Reg Tool Application |
| Reg Tool |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Reg Tool\Reg Tool.exe |
MD5: | 0906f0fbe9602c9e6935e47e148be940 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Reg Tool.exe - Reg Tool Application (Reg Tool)
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defrag.dll (by J.C. Kessels) - JkDefrag (JkDefrag - disk defragmentation and optimization tool)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Reg Tool.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Reg Tool Scan' (runs daily at 12:00 PM).
How do I remove Reg Tool?
You can uninstall Reg Tool 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 Reg Tool, 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 Reg Tool.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 57%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
76.67%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
71.43% |
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Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
7.14% |
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Geography
76.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
76.67% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
Canada |
6.67% |
Australia |
3.33% |
Norway |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
35.71% |
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Dell |
28.57% |
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Toshiba |
21.43% |
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Intel |
7.14% |
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Lenovo |
7.14% |
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Common models |
HP-Pavilion FK543AA-A2L a... |
7.14% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P205D |
7.14% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
7.14% |
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HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebo... |
7.14% |
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INTELR AWRDACPI |
7.14% |
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HP-Pavilion KQ436AA-ABA I... |
7.14% |
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