Should I remove TestPokerStars.com?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #40,606
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.681 |
4.00% |
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TestPokerStars.com
Overview
It adds an extension to the user's Internet Explorer web browser. 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 PokerStars.exe. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 23.13 MB (24,254,804 bytes). PokerStarsUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 66% of users of TestPokerStars.com come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Belgium.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PokerStars.TEST
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PokerStars.TEST\PokerStarsUninstall.exe" /C:TestPokerStars.com
Estimated size: 23.13 MB
Files installed by TestPokerStars.com
Program executable: | PokerStars.exe |
Name: | PokerStars Test |
| Test PokerStars GUI |
Path: | C:\Program Files\PokerStars.TEST\PokerStars.exe |
MD5: | 423f49848cb147e4ff2f7f23d177bd89 |
Additional files:
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PokerStars.exe (by PokerStars) - PokerStars Test (Test PokerStars GUI)
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PokerStarsUpdate.exe (by PokerStars) - PokerStars (PokerStars Update)
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PokerStarsUninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Extension
- PokerStarsUpdate.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {15105F6B-80FF-40d3-B239-AEC9E0E93ACD}.
Scheduled Task
- PokerStarsUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FA7B404F-4C11-4FC7-9AA0-F7F8AF2CD1DF}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PokerStarsUpdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PokerStars\PokerStarsUpdate.exe'.
How do I remove TestPokerStars.com?
You can uninstall TestPokerStars.com 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 TestPokerStars.com, 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 TestPokerStars.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by TestPokerStars.com 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 7 (SP1) 68%
Win Vista (SP2) 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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US RANK
#40,606
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
68.00% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 |
8.00% |
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Windows Vista |
4.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.00% |
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Windows 8 |
4.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.00% |
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Geography
65.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
65.71% |
Canada |
8.57% |
Belgium |
5.71% |
Finland |
2.86% |
New Zealand |
2.86% |
Germany |
2.86% |
Czech Republic |
2.86% |
Ireland |
2.86% |
United Kingdom |
2.86% |
Lithuania |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
31.58% |
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Acer |
21.05% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
21.05% |
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ASUS |
10.53% |
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Intel |
5.26% |
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Gateway |
5.26% |
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Sony |
5.26% |
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Common models |
Dell Dimension E521 |
9.52% |
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ASUSTeK K55VJ |
4.76% |
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ASUSTeK CM5571 |
4.76% |
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ASUS All Series |
4.76% |
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Acer Predator G5910 |
4.76% |
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Acer Aspire 7715Z |
4.76% |
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