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8% remove it92% keep it
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TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2

What is TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2?  (from TweakNow.com)

TweakNow PowerPack is a fully-integrated suite of utilities that lets you fine-tune every aspect of your computer's operating system and Web browser. The Registry Cleaner module provides you with a safe and simple way to clean Windows Registry. To keep your computer always at top performance, we recommend to clean your...  Read more

Overview

TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2 is a program developed by TweakNow.com. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 powerpack.exe. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 30.58 MB (32,068,268 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 61% of users of TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.tweaknow.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TweakNow PowerPack 2011\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\TweakNow PowerPack 2011\unins001.exe"
Estimated size: 30.58 MB

Program filesFiles installed by TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2

Program executable:powerpack.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\tweaknow powerpack 2011\powerpack.exe
MD5:d20a13be5bbd1ec80998767ce4e57afa
Additional files:
  • DLib.dll - TweakNow Windows Customizer
  • Convert_x86.dll - Convert Module
  • RegDefragReport.exe
  • CDAuto.exe
  • ConvertTo.exe
  • cpuidsdk.dll (by CPUID) - CPUID SDK Dynamic Link Library (CPUID DLL SDK)
  • msvcrt.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C Runtime Library)
  • Shortcut_XP.exe
  • sqlite3.dll
  • Transparent.exe
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • unins001.exe
  • unins004.exe
  • VirDesk.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • PowerPack.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BEDDDFD1-8989-4AC8-8DD9-A8E82E45A197}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
  • Transparent.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Transparent' and executes as C:\Program Files\TweakNow WinSecret 2011\Transparent.exe 164 164.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • VirDesk.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'VirtualDesk' which loads as C:\Program Files\TweakNow PowerPack 2011\VirDesk.exe.
  • CDAuto.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CD Autorun' which loads as C:\Program Files\TweakNow PowerPack 2010\CDAuto.exe.

How do I remove TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2?

You can uninstall TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2 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 TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2, 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 TweakNow PowerPack 2011 SP2.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 7 1%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.22%
Windows XP 20.27%
Windows Vista 9.46%
Windows 10 4.05%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.27%
Windows 7 Professional 8.11%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 8.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.41%
Windows 10 Home 1.35%

Distribution by countryGeography

60.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 60.82%
  Canada 8.25%
  Germany 6.19%
  Belgium 4.12%
  United Kingdom 3.09%
  Netherlands 2.06%
  Philippines 2.06%
  Sweden 2.06%
  Australia 1.03%
  Switzerland 1.03%
  Colombia 1.03%
  DK 1.03%
  Hong Kong 1.03%
  Israel 1.03%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.71%
Dell 26.83%
Acer 17.07%
American Megatrends 9.76%
GIGABYTE 7.32%
Toshiba 4.88%
Alienware 2.44%
Common models
HP Pro 3405 Series 3.45%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.45%
Hewlett-Packard p6621c 3.45%
TOSHIBA Satellite L645 1.72%
TOSHIBA Satellite L300 1.72%
TOSHIBA Satellite A135 1.72%

Publisher URL: www.tweaknow.com

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