3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver
What is 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver?
This Freeze screensaver is installed with the software bundler called InstallIQ, an install manager that will make recommendations for additional advertising supported or other 3rd party software that may include toolbars, browser add-ons, and other types of potentially unwanted programs. Although you are not required to install any additional software, you need to manually uncheck the bundled offers. Uninstalling the screensaver will not automatically removed the bundled software.
Overview
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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 2.57 MB (2,695,632 bytes).
3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Freeze.com, LLC
URL: www.freeze.com
Help link: support.freeze.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\screensaver.com\3d water effects full
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files1\ScreenSaver.com\3D Water Effects Full\UNINSTAL.EXE"
Estimated size: 2.57 MB
Files installed by 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver
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ptest.exe
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remove.exe
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runss.exe
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undata.exe
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UNINSTAL.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- undata.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- undata.exe runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- undata.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver?
You can uninstall 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver 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 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver, 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 3D Water Effects Full Screen Saver.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 18%
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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 67%
Keep it 33%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.64% |
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| Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
18.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.36% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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Geography
72.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
72.73% |
| Argentina |
4.55% |
| Colombia |
4.55% |
| Spain |
4.55% |
| Iran |
4.55% |
| Mexico |
4.55% |
| RS |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Samsung |
12.50% |
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| MSI |
12.50% |
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| Dell |
12.50% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
10.00% |
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| Samsung R480/R431/R481 ... |
10.00% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
10.00% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7597 |
10.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion KQ496AA-ABA a... |
10.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
10.00% |
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About Freeze.com
Freeze.com aggrigates the traffic of multiple Web sites they own including Freeze.com, ScreenSaver.com, and Wallpapers.
Publisher URL: www.freeze.com