Should I remove Windows Smart Pack?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
54% remove it46% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 222.56 days
929.13 days >
Average installed length: 488.18 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Now Media
Windows Smart Pack
from Now Media Corp.
Overview
Windows Smart Pack is a program developed by Now Media. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is smpsvc.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 1.6 MB (1,681,768 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 47% of users of Windows Smart Pack come from the United States, it is also popular in Korea and Canada.
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Installs a Windows Service
Program details
Displayed publisher: Windows Smart Pack
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\smartmanager
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\smartmanager\uninstall_smartmanager.exe delete
Estimated size: 1.6 MB
Files installed by Windows Smart Pack
| Program executable: | smpsvc.exe |
| Name: | Windows Smart Pack |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\smartmanager\smpsvc.exe |
| MD5: | a246392864799016582c9657f443bd99 |
Additional files:
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smartmanager.exe - Windows Smart Pack
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uninstall_smartmanager.exe
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smpsvu.exe
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smpsvp.exe
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smpsvt.exe
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smpsvtu.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- smartmanager.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Windows Smart Pack.
Service
- smpsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Windows Smart Pack Service' (smpsvc32) "Windows Smart Pack Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- smartmanager.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'smartmanager.exe' which loads as C:\Program Files\smartmanager\smartmanager.exe.
How do I remove Windows Smart Pack?
You can uninstall Windows Smart Pack 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 Windows Smart Pack, 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 Windows Smart Pack.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 7%
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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 54%
Keep it 46%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.14% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8 |
7.14% |
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Geography
47.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.37% |
| Korea |
42.11% |
| Canada |
10.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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| Samsung |
22.22% |
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| Toshiba |
11.11% |
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| Intel |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L775 |
9.09% |
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| Samsung R520/R522/R620 ... |
9.09% |
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| Samsung 500T |
9.09% |
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| Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
9.09% |
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| LG Electronics T55PV.AJG6... |
9.09% |
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| LG Electronics *MS |
9.09% |
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