Should I remove Terawins USB Video Tool?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2010.03.16_test |
28.57% |
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| 2010.02.23 |
14.29% |
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| 2009.11.18_test |
28.57% |
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| 2009.09.3_terawins_t376 |
14.29% |
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| 2009.06.17 |
14.29% |
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Other programs by Terawins
Terawins USB Video Tool
from Terawins, Inc.
Overview
Terawins USB Video Tool is a program developed by Terawins. The most used version is 2010.03.16_test, 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. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 installer includes 10 files and is usually about 1.6 MB (1,677,018 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 42% of users of Terawins USB Video Tool come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Sweden.
Program details
URL: www.terawins.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\terawins
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Terawins\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.6 MB
Files installed by Terawins USB Video Tool
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usbvideoCHS.dll - UVTool (CHT resource file)
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usbvideoCHT.dll
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usbvideoFRA.dll - FR resource file
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usbvideoJPN.dll - JP resource file
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UVProjector.exe - UVTool.exe
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UVTool.exe
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libfiledlg_wchar.dll
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MirrInst.exe (by DemoForge,) - DemoForge Studio (DemoForge Mirror Driver Installer)
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uninstall.exe
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uvtool_svc.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UVTool.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B8776834-7C61-4D75-9B22-494E3056FD0A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- uvtool_svc.exe runs as a service named 'UVTool Launcher Service' (UVToolSvc).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- UVTool.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Terawins UVTool' which loads as C:\Program Files\Terawins\UVTool.exe -i.
How do I remove Terawins USB Video Tool?
You can uninstall Terawins USB Video 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 Terawins USB Video 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 Terawins USB Video Tool.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win XP 14%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Windows 8 |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Geography
41.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.67% |
| France |
8.33% |
| Sweden |
8.33% |
| OM |
8.33% |
| Ireland |
8.33% |
| Italy |
8.33% |
| Malaysia |
8.33% |
| CI |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| FUJITSU LIFEBOOK AH530 |
20.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
20.00% |
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| Acer Aspire 5739G |
20.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A660 |
20.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
20.00% |
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