Should I remove spec?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,411
United States Rank #48,854
Reach 0.0036%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.27.0913.2013 |
15.71% |
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| 8.0.24.04232013 |
2.86% |
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| 8.0.22.01232013 |
11.43% |
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| 8.0.21.05302012 |
2.86% |
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| 8.0.20.03262012 |
30.00% |
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| 6.0.3.04282010 |
1.43% |
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| 5.0.2.01202010 |
27.14% |
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| 5.0.17.09152011 |
1.43% |
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| 3.1.1.04292011 |
1.43% |
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| 3.0.8.01222010 |
2.86% |
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| 3.0.3.12182009 |
2.86% |
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- #34,411 spec
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spec
Overview
spec is a program developed by SPEC. The most used version is 8.0.20.03262012, 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 spec.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 1015.51 KB (1,039,878 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 31% of users of spec come from the United States, it is also popular in Mexico and Argentina.
Program details
URL: www.spec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\spec
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2
Estimated size: 1015.51 KB
Language: Spanish
Files installed by spec
| Program executable: | spec.exe |
| Name: | NoteBook Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spec\spec.exe |
| MD5: | 261d86fb7f7553b71d8714413673a0c0 |
Additional files:
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common.dll - common
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WinIo.dll (by http://www.internals.com) - WinIo
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PM.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- spec.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SPEC.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- spec.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Spec' which loads as C:\Program Files\SPEC\spec.exe.
How do I remove spec?
You can uninstall spec 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 spec, 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 spec.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win XP 1%
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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 |
57.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
41.43% |
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| Windows XP |
1.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Starter |
15.71% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
7.14% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
7.14% |
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Geography
30.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
30.86% |
| Mexico |
13.58% |
| Argentina |
11.11% |
| Germany |
6.17% |
| Japan |
4.94% |
| Brazil |
4.94% |
| Turkey |
4.94% |
| Korea |
3.70% |
| Russia |
2.47% |
| Greece |
2.47% |
| Australia |
1.23% |
| Colombia |
1.23% |
| Sweden |
1.23% |
| Luxembourg |
1.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
44.44% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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| Lenovo |
11.11% |
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| Samsung |
11.11% |
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| Intel |
11.11% |
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