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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.88703 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Via Mala 2008
Area-51 Retail
from Via Mala 2008
Overview
Area-51 Retail is a program developed by Via Mala 2008. 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 main program executable is A51.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 2.91 MB (3,056,496 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 62% of users of Area-51 Retail come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and AL.
Program details
URL: www.acresso.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Area-51 Retail\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{804F173C-DEA7-4C42-9CBE-B44FC202D584}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.91 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Area-51 Retail
| Program executable: | A51.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Area-51 Retail\A51.exe |
| MD5: | 15c364bdd4d73ca6d1a97712190504e9 |
Additional files:
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A51.exe
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A51.dll (by Midway) - Area 51 (Protection Library)
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binkw32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Bink and Smacker (RAD Video Tools)
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mss32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Miles Sound System
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- A51.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CAE3E898-EF76-44F7-BE48-76F9027531CE}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Area-51 Retail?
You can uninstall Area-51 Retail 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 Area-51 Retail, 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 Area-51 Retail.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win 7 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
150.44
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.63% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.11% |
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| Windows XP |
5.26% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.58% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.05% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.53% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
5.26% |
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Geography
61.54% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.54% |
| Brazil |
11.54% |
| AL |
3.85% |
| Argentina |
3.85% |
| Australia |
3.85% |
| Ecuador |
3.85% |
| Spain |
3.85% |
| United Kingdom |
3.85% |
| Guatemala |
3.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
6.67% |
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| Sony |
6.67% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.67% |
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| Lenovo |
6.67% |
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| Alienware |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| Intel Corporation Intel p... |
12.50% |
|
| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
6.25% |
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| Sony SVE14124CLB |
6.25% |
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| Packard Bell imedia S3720 |
6.25% |
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| LENOVO 20DM000VUS |
6.25% |
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| INTELBRAS IE-G31TM7 |
6.25% |
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