Access ThinkPad
Overview
Access ThinkPad is a software program developed by IBM. The most common release is 3.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this 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. The setup package generally installs about 4 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of Access ThinkPad come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and South Africa.
Program details
URL: www.ibm.com
Help link: www.ibm.com/support
Installation folder: C:\windows\help
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B5599ECB-DA72-43EE-8A30-2C80396FF8BB}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Access ThinkPad
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atp3.exe (by Internation Business Machines) - Access ThinkPad (Access by IBM)
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- atp3.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ibmhelp\aibm.exe'.
How do I remove Access ThinkPad?
You can uninstall Access ThinkPad 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 Access ThinkPad, 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 Access ThinkPad.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win XP 92%
Win 7 (SP1) 8%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
91.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
91.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.33% |
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Geography
69.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.57% |
| Germany |
13.04% |
| South Africa |
4.35% |
| Thailand |
4.35% |
| Canada |
4.35% |
| Czech Republic |
4.35% |
About IBM
International Business Machines (IBM) manufactures computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
Publisher URL: www.ibm.com