USB GEAR
Overview
USB GEAR is a program developed by Panasonic. The most used version is 1.02.0, 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. The main program executable is dectwinapp.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 8.8 MB (9,225,495 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 45% of users of USB GEAR come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: panasonic.co.jp/pcc/cs/en/telecom/tel/download.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Panasonic\USB GEAR
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{0
Estimated size: 8.8 MB
Language: English
Files installed by USB GEAR
| Program executable: | dectwinapp.exe |
| Name: | USB GEAR Software |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\panasonic\usb gear\dectwinapp.exe |
| MD5: | 3b4a7b4fb3098a3744219a0fa53fef57 |
Additional files:
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OLUTIL.dll - Outlook Utility Software
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udfpdll.dll - Panasonic USB DLL
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mfc42.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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msvcrt.dll (by Microsoft) - Windows NT CRT DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DECTWinApp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DECTWinApp' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Panasonic\USB GEAR\DECTWinApp.exe" /S.
How do I remove USB GEAR?
You can uninstall USB GEAR 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 USB GEAR, 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 USB GEAR.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 86%
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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
85.71% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Geography
45.45% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.45% |
| Germany |
27.27% |
| United Kingdom |
18.18% |
| Russia |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
50.00% |
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| Medion |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| Packard Bell ixtreme M574... |
20.00% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
20.00% |
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| HP EliteBook 8460p |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte GA-MA785GT-UD3H |
20.00% |
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| Acer Veriton M430 |
20.00% |
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Publisher URL: www.panasonic.com