Should I remove CoolTabs 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #49,692
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.3.0 |
100.00% |
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CoolTabs 2
from Alerma Software
Overview
CoolTabs 2 is a program developed by Alerma Software. 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 main program executable is CoolTabs.exe. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 5.88 MB (6,166,933 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 96% of users of CoolTabs 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium.
Program details
URL: www.alerma.com
Help link: www.alerma.com/support.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CoolTabs 2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{15F4F481-B6F2-4DB0-AD42-0708CE8D62B7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.88 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by CoolTabs 2
| Program executable: | CoolTabs.exe |
| Name: | CoolTabs Application |
| CoolTabs - Advanced Desktop Launcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\CoolTabs 2\CoolTabs.exe |
| MD5: | 1d7a52afbc15e46c0f23b5e7cf05ba6f |
Additional files:
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CoolTabs.exe - CoolTabs - Advanced Desktop Launcher. (CoolTabs Application)
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CoolTabsOrg.exe
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GWCPropU.dll - GWCProp Dynamic Link Library
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SWHook.dll - Alerma SWHook.dll
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dbghelp.dll (by Microsoft) - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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CrashRpt.dll - Crash Report Module
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gdiplus.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft GDI+
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mfc71.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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mfc71u.dll
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msvcp71.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr71.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
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VXPLib.dll (by Tooltips.NET) - VXPLib
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zlib.dll - zlib data compression library
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- CoolTabs.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F56DD98B-E039-4DF1-A4C0-3BD35DBB089E}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- CoolTabs.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'CoolTabs' and executes as "C:\Program Files\CoolTabs 2\CoolTabs.exe".
How do I remove CoolTabs 2?
You can uninstall CoolTabs 2 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 CoolTabs 2, 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 CoolTabs 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 78%
Win 10 22%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
77.78% |
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| Windows 10 |
22.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.11% |
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Geography
96.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
96.15% |
| Belgium |
3.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L875 |
20.00% |
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| Si SYX-P55-CD53 |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p7-1267c |
20.00% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
20.00% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 390 |
20.00% |
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