WildTangent Games
What is WildTangent Games?
WildTangent game network powers game services for several PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Toshiba, Gateway, Samsung, Acer and Sony VAIO. WildTangent's catalog includes over 1,500 games from 3rd-party developers. Approximately 30 of the games in the WildTangent catalog were produced by the company's own WildTangent Game Studios. The rest of the games on the WildTangent game network are from other game developers and publishers. this includes game like Mall World which the company has represented to integrate major brands.
About (from WildTangent)
Download the WildTangent Games App on your PC or Android mobile device to enjoy thousands of the newest and most popular games. Play full version games for free. Use WildCoins to rent or buy games and in-game items.
Overview
It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. The most common release is 1.0.4.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named wtap.dll. The setup package generally installs about 215 files and is usually about 640.67 KB (656,048 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
WildTangent Games is typically pre-installed with Dell computers.
Some users and experts alike have reported that this program is considered bloatware or bundleware. Such software is optional and can be safely removed if you do not utilize the features of the progam.
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Dell PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It is often time or functionally (lite version) limited for Dell computers.
- If you do not use this program you might consider remvoing it as it often consumes system resources, even if not actively being run, adversely affecting system responsiveness.
Program details
URL: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA Games
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA Games\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 640.67 KB
Files installed by WildTangent Games
| Program module: | wtap.dll |
| Name: | Wild Games |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA Games\Ballistik\wtap.dll |
| MD5: | ce401b5a30f31f2a75e1231af53fb5e4 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe - WildTangent Uninstaller
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ConsHk.dll - ConsHk Dynamic Link Library
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launcher.exe - Game Explorer Categories (Installer for Game Explorer Categories)
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provider.exe
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GDF.dll - WildTangent GDF DLL (WildTangent GDF Helper)
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WTA-c957c7d8-5d2e-4898-bdcb-9426d16dc047-wextr.exe - WIRE Atom Installer (WIRE installer for ${PRODUCTCODENAME})
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GameConsole-wt.dll - Game Console (GameConsole)
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GameConsole-wt.exe
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DRM0302.dll - DRM3 Module (WildTangent DRM Module)
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GameConsoleService.exe - GameConsole (GameConsoleService)
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uninstaller.exe - Uninstaller
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WTHk.dll - WTHk
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help.exe - 1.0.0.0 (FATE help launcher)
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alohatripeaks-WT.exe - Aloha TriPeaks
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Bejeweled 2 Deluxe-WT.exe - Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
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Bejeweled2-WT.exe
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bejeweled3-WT.exe - Bejeweled 3
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Blackhawk2-WT.exe - Blackhawk Striker 2
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buildalot2-WT.exe - Build-a-lot 2
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Buildalot3-WT.exe - Build-a-lot 3
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Cake Mania-WT.exe - Cake Mania
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Chuzzle Deluxe-WT.exe - Chuzzle Deluxe
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Chuzzle-WT.exe
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Faerie Solitaire Oberon-WT.exe - Faerie Solitaire
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farmscapes-WT.exe - Farmscapes
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Fate-WT.exe - FATE
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GHScrabble-WT.exe - Scrabble
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golf-WT.exe - Polar Golfer
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Insaniquarium Deluxe-WT.exe - Insaniquarium Deluxe
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JewelQuest3-WT.exe - Jewel Quest 3
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jewelquestsolitaire2-WT.exe - Jewel Quest Solitaire 2
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JQSolitaire3-WT.exe - Jewel Quest Solitaire 3
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MonopolyPB-WT.exe - Monopoly
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Mystery P.I. - The London Caper-WT.exe - Mystery P.I. - The London Caper
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penguins-WT.exe - Penguins!
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Plants vs. Zombies-WT.exe - Plants vs. Zombies
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plantsvszombies-WT.exe - Plants vs. Zombies - Game of the Year
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Polar-WT.exe - Polar Bowler
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Racing-WT.exe - Final Drive: Nitro
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SCRABBLE PLUS-WT.exe - Scrabble Plus
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Slingo Deluxe-WT.exe - Slingo Deluxe
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Virtual Families-WT.exe - Virtual Families
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virtualvillagers4thetreeoflife-WT.exe - Virtual Villagers 4 - The Tree of Life
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Wheel Of Fortune-WT.exe - Wheel of Fortune 2
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WinBej2-WT.exe
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WTDownloader.exe - WTDownloader
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Zuma Deluxe-WT.exe - Zuma Deluxe
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Zuma's Revenge-WT.exe - Zuma's Revenge
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Zuma-WT.exe
Behaviors exhibited
6 Scheduled Tasks
- Fate-WT.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C0DD7897-25B8-4458-A779-CE9F8042A18C}' (runs on registration).
- GameConsole-wt.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{5A4956E9-838E-4E75-9780-A644390B0DAD}' (runs on registration).
- Bejeweled 2 Deluxe-WT.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DEDA3DC8-56A0-43BA-B05F-92A9621C5365}' (runs on registration).
- Insaniquarium Deluxe-WT.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{AC04A703-802C-4B23-844D-6174042AF8D3}' (runs on registration).
- WTDownloader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4A99F7BB-C30A-4201-AE40-464C2AF99D2C}' (runs on registration).
- Penguins-WT.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D6BF59B3-8274-4EC7-8894-A602C342B710}' (runs on registration).
Service
- GameConsoleService.exe runs as a service named 'GameConsoleService' (GameConsoleService) "GameConsole management services".
How do I remove WildTangent Games?
You can uninstall WildTangent Games 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 WildTangent Games, 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 WildTangent Games.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 75%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
75.31% |
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| Windows 7 |
23.04% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.54% |
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| Windows XP |
0.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
34.86% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.67% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.19% |
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| Windows 8 |
11.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
2.93% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
2.31% |
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Geography
66.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.89% |
| United Kingdom |
6.33% |
| Canada |
3.58% |
| Italy |
2.64% |
| Australia |
2.53% |
| France |
2.38% |
| Germany |
2.11% |
| Netherlands |
0.92% |
| Brazil |
0.91% |
| Belgium |
0.68% |
| Sweden |
0.67% |
| India |
0.66% |
| New Zealand |
0.58% |
| Norway |
0.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.44% |
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| Toshiba |
23.91% |
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| Acer |
23.83% |
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| Dell |
6.66% |
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| ASUS |
5.46% |
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| Samsung |
4.70% |
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Common models |
| HP 15 Notebook PC |
6.75% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
5.55% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
4.83% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.40% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
3.31% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
2.99% |
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About WildTangent
WildTangent provides branded game services for several PC manufacturers including Toshiba, Gateway, Samsung, HP, Dell,, Acer and Sony VAIO.
Publisher URL: www.wildtangent.com