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What percent of users and experts removed it?
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pctuto
from PCTuto
Overview
pctuto is a program developed by PCTuto. 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 software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 17.24 MB (18,078,355 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 63% of users of pctuto come from the United States, it is also popular in France and MA.
Program details
URL: www.pctuto.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pctuto\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\pctuto\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 17.24 MB
Files installed by pctuto
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unins001.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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pctuto.exe
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pctuto_01net_firefox4.exe - Adobe Captivate (Flash Player)
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tuto_vlc.exe
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unins000.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- pctuto.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'pctuto' which loads as "C:\Program Files\pctuto\pctuto.exe".
How do I remove pctuto?
You can uninstall pctuto 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 pctuto, 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 pctuto.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
62.50% |
| France |
25.00% |
| MA |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| Toshiba |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P300 |
33.33% |
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| HP-Pavilion WE277AA-ABF p... |
33.33% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
33.33% |
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