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Versions

VersionDistribution
2009.0.0.0 57.14%
2007.0.0.0 42.86%

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Student Library

What is Student Library?  (from Encyclopaedia Britannica)

Encyclopaedia Britannica's Student Library CD-ROM teaches students to research information on their own. Covering the most important topics for kids in grades 1 to 9, it includes the Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, the Britannica Student Encyclopedia, the Merriam-Webster Student Dictionary and Thesaurus, games and ...  Read more

Overview

Student Library is a program developed by Encyclopaedia Britannica. The most used version is 2009.0.0.0, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is starter.exe. The software installer includes 65 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 82% of users of Student Library come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Singapore.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: store.britannica.com/products/03250980jcas
Help link: support.britannica.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Britannica 7.0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Britannica 7.0\Student Library\UninstallerData\Uninstall Student Library.exe"

Program filesFiles installed by Student Library

Program executable:starter.exe
Name:starter Application
starter MFC Application
Path:C:\Program Files\Britannica 9.0\Student Library\starter.exe
MD5:0e9733e18df671fca513a745cb284de7
Additional files:
  • awt.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 U14 (Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary)
  • axbridge.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • BCDUtil.dll
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dictionary.exe - starter Application (starter MFC Application)
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hpi.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • ioser12.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • javaw.exe
  • JavaWebStart.dll - Java(TM) Web Start ActiveX Control
  • javaws.exe - Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
  • jawt.dll
  • jcov.dll
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpicpl32.exe
  • jpiexp32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer
  • jpins4.dll
  • jpins6.dll
  • jpins7.dll
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpinsp.dll (by JavaSoft / Sun Microsystems) - Java Plug-in (Java Plug-in 1.4.2_08 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper))
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • jusched.exe
  • keytool.exe
  • kinit.exe
  • klist.exe
  • ktab.exe
  • msvcrt.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C Runtime Library)
  • net.dll
  • NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe (by Adobe Systems) - Flash Player Helper (Adobe Flash Player Helper 9.0 r47)
  • orbd.exe
  • pack200.exe
  • policytool.exe
  • qtcheck.dll
  • remove.exe
  • rmid.exe
  • rmiregistry.exe
  • servertool.exe
  • tnameserv.exe
  • tray.dll (by JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) Project) - JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) (JDesktop Integration Components binary)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • starter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D8DCBEEF-1D49-41D1-A303-74357C555ECC}' (runs on registration).
  • dictionary.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E7DB2CD7-85E7-4846-8452-E8C434326E64}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run Once)
  • NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'FlashPlayerUpdate' which loads as C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe -p.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\SIS\JRE\bin\java.exe'.
  • javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Bosch\ESIStart\jre\bin\javaw.exe'.

How do I remove Student Library?

You can uninstall Student Library from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Student Library, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Student Library.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 7 8%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
82.14%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.54%
Windows 10 38.46%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.77%
Windows 7 Professional 15.38%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.38%
Windows 8.1 15.38%
Windows 10 Home 15.38%
Windows 8 Pro 7.69%

Distribution by countryGeography

82.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 82.14%
  India 14.29%
  Singapore 3.57%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 36.36%
Toshiba 27.27%
Lenovo 18.18%
Acer 9.09%
Sony 9.09%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L755 16.67%
TOSHIBA Satellite C660 8.33%
LENOVO INVALID 8.33%
HCL Infosystems Limited H... 8.33%
TOSHIBA Satellite L655D 8.33%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 8.33%

Publisher URL: www.britannica.com

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