Should I remove Arc?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.1.0.17816	0.18%
1.0.0.9668	73.94%
1.0.0.9642	1.72%
1.0.0.5510	24.15%

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from Perfect World Entertainment

Remove Arc by Perfect World Entertainment

Arc is a software program developed by Perfect World Entertainment. The most common release is 1.0.0.9668, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named Arc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 41 files and is usually about 68.82 MB (72,162,437 bytes). The installed file ArcUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Arc come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: www.perfectworld.com/arc

Help link: support.perfectworld.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Perfect World Entertainment\Arc

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{CED8E25B-122A-4E80-B612-7F99B93284B3}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly

Estimated size: 68.82 MB

Language: English (United States)

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Arc, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Arc.

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 25% Keep it 75%

GLOBAL RANK #2,109

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	56.83%
Germany	5.19%
United Kingdom	4.76%
France	4.24%
Canada	4.12%
Brazil	2.07%
Italy	2.05%
Australia	1.89%
Netherlands	1.67%
Sweden	1.17%
Belgium	0.85%
Romania	0.76%
Austria	0.61%
DK	0.61%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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