Should I remove Wave Engine?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.4.2.0 |
44.44% |
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| 1.4.0.0 |
11.11% |
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| 1.3.5.0 |
22.22% |
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| 1.3.3.0 |
11.11% |
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| 1.3.2.0 |
11.11% |
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Wave Engine
from Wave Corporation
Overview
Wave Engine is a software program developed by Wave. The most common release is 1.4.2.0, 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 primary executable is named updater.exe. The setup package generally installs about 1 files. The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 72% of users of Wave Engine come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and France.
Program details
URL: www.waveengine.net
Help link: forum.waveengine.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Wave Engine\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{415D5045-CA75-4080-9466-AC5951744BE1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Wave Engine
| Program executable: | updater.exe |
| Name: | Wave Engine |
| updater 1.4.2.0 © Wave Corporation, Inc, 2014 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Wave Engine\updater.exe |
| MD5: | 51e235e60513955b4e73c577e33d972e |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- updater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'updater' (runs daily at 00:00).
How do I remove Wave Engine?
You can uninstall Wave Engine 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 Wave Engine, 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 Wave Engine.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 56%
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
72.22%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
55.56% |
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| Windows 7 |
44.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
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Geography
72.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
72.22% |
| Brazil |
5.56% |
| France |
5.56% |
| Mexico |
5.56% |
| Poland |
5.56% |
| United Kingdom |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Toshiba |
28.57% |
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| Alienware |
14.29% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C845 |
20.00% |
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| DIXONSXP DIXONSXP |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte H61M-DS2 REV 1.2 |
20.00% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
20.00% |
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| Alienware M17xR4 |
20.00% |
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