Adobe Shockwave
Overview
Adobe Shockwave is a software program developed by Adobe Systems. 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 setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 23.49 MB (24,636,228 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Help link: uhtdesk.uhc.com
Installation folder: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Adobe\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9B92B20A-6A19-428F-8BD0-52DF859B1C61}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 23.49 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Adobe Shockwave
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np32dsw.dll - Shockwave for Director (Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.6.8.638)
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Plugin.dll - Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.6.8
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dirapi.dll - Director 11.5 (Director Player)
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iml32.dll - IML
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Proj.dll
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Control.dll - Shockwave (Shockwave ActiveX Control)
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DynaPlayer.dll - DynaBound Player
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SwDir.dll
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SWDNLD.exe - Shockwave Download Module
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SwHelper_1168638.exe - Shockwave Helper
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SwInit.exe - Shockwave Init
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SwMenu.dll - Shockwave Context Menu Support
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M5drvr32.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- np32dsw.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'np32dsw.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- np32dsw.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Shockwave Player' with a plugin key of '@adobe.com/ShockwavePlayer' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- M5drvr32.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3A9A1304-9D0E-446C-9581-546720AE459F}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run Once)
- SwHelper_1168638.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Shockwave Updater' which loads as "C:\Windows\system32\Adobe\Shockwave 11\SwHelper_1168638.exe" -Update.
How do I remove Adobe Shockwave?
You can uninstall Adobe Shockwave 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 Adobe Shockwave, 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 Adobe Shockwave.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Shockwave you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
About Adobe Systems
Adobe Systems Incorporated is computer program company focused on the creation of multimedia & creativity program products, with a more-recent foray towards rich Net application program development.
Publisher URL: www.adobe.com