Should I remove Chikka Messenger?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #38,932
Reach 0.0026%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| Chikka Instant Messenger v4.0 |
100.00% |
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Chikka Messenger V4
from Chikka Asia Inc.
Overview
Chikka Messenger V4 is a program developed by Chikka Asia. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 installer includes 17 files and is usually about 5.46 MB (5,730,064 bytes). ChikkaUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 50% of users of Chikka Messenger come from Philippines, it is also popular in the United States and United Arab Emirates.
Program details
URL: www.chikka.com
Help link: www.chikka.com/tutorial
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Chikka Messenger\Chikka v.4
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\CHIKKA~1\CHIKKA~1.4\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files2\CHIKKA~1\CHIKKA~1.4\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 5.46 MB
Files installed by Chikka Messenger V4
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ChikkaUI.dll - Chikka Txt Messenger (Chikka V4 UI dll)
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uiskinengine.dll - Chikka IM v4.0 (Chikka UI Skin Engine)
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ChikkaController.dll - Chikka IM V4 (Controller Module)
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ChikkaDynamicUI.dll - Chikka IM v4 (Dynamic UI Builder)
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DataClassLib.dll - Chikka Asia Inc.
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CTMProtocolLib.dll - ChikkaIM v4 (Chikka Protocol)
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Plugin.dll - Chikka Plugin Manager
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Uninstaller.EXE - Uninstallation Checker
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UNWISE.EXE
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mfc70u.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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ChikkaLauncher.exe - Chikka Application
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ChikkaUpdater.exe
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ChikkaUtils.dll
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msvcp70.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr70.dll (by Sample) - Sample Application DLL (User-Generated Microsoft (R) C/C++ Runtime Library)
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NetworkLib.dll - NetworkL Dynamic Link Library
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UNWISESrv.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{D124A613-2DCA-41D4-BD97-2AA19C48545C}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- ChikkaLauncher.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ChikkaDefault' and executes as C:\Program Files1\CHIKKA~1\CHIKKA~1.4\ChikkaLauncher.exe.
How do I remove Chikka Messenger?
You can uninstall Chikka Messenger 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 Chikka Messenger V4, 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 Chikka Messenger.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 31%
Win 7 2%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
44.23% |
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| Windows XP |
32.69% |
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| Windows Vista |
13.46% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.62% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
31.37% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.61% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.65% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.84% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.88% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.92% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from Philippines
Which countries install it?
| Philippines |
50.00% |
| United States |
35.94% |
| United Arab Emirates |
3.13% |
| Canada |
3.13% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.13% |
| DK |
1.56% |
| Japan |
1.56% |
| Kuwait |
1.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
27.27% |
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| Dell |
9.09% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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| Intel |
6.06% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.06% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.03% |
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| Gateway |
3.03% |
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| Lenovo |
3.03% |
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Common models |
| Toshiba NB200 |
2.78% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite T135D |
2.78% |
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| Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
2.78% |
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| REDFOX Technologies N61PC... |
2.78% |
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| Packard Bell EASYNOTE_NJ... |
2.78% |
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| MSI MS-7309 |
2.78% |
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