Creative ALchemy
What is Creative ALchemy? (from Creative Technology Ltd)
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Overview
Creative ALchemy is a program developed by Creative Technology Ltd. The most used version is 1.43, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 alchemy.exe. The software installer includes 55 files and is usually about 5.22 MB (5,469,560 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 51% of users of Creative ALchemy come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: connect.creativelabs.com/alchemy/default.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{1
Estimated size: 5.22 MB
Files installed by Creative ALchemy
| Program executable: | alchemy.exe |
| Name: | Creative ALchemy |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\creative\alchemy\alchemy.exe |
| MD5: | 3d6d9e17e7dd5a56451651d6ee7cd5b1 |
Additional files:
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CTSUSDK.dll - Creative Software AutoUpdate Plugin (CTSUSDK)
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CTSUApp.exe - Creative Software AutoUpdate (Creative Software AutoUpdate Manager)
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HookWnd.dll - Creative Dialog Skin Engine
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CTAL6Svc.dll - Creative ALchemy (System Level Service Installer)
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dsound.dll
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ScsInstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- ALchemy.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{444A7FFB-027E-4AD8-83EE-0EC6F97FE407}' (runs on registration).
- CTSUApp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FA918D15-4C07-4806-94AD-40968E711ECA}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Creative ALchemy?
You can uninstall Creative ALchemy 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 Creative ALchemy, 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 Creative ALchemy.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #2,668
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.41% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.36% |
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| Windows XP |
0.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.09% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.44% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.62% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.98% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.18% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.78% |
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Geography
50.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.93% |
| Germany |
9.62% |
| United Kingdom |
6.45% |
| France |
3.49% |
| Canada |
3.38% |
| Netherlands |
2.43% |
| Italy |
2.23% |
| Australia |
1.86% |
| Poland |
1.33% |
| Sweden |
1.22% |
| Spain |
1.15% |
| Japan |
1.06% |
| Belgium |
1.04% |
| Austria |
0.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
39.50% |
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| GIGABYTE |
25.72% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.71% |
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| Acer |
7.12% |
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| ASUS |
6.97% |
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| Intel |
6.76% |
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| Alienware |
2.25% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.10% |
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| Sahara |
0.46% |
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| Medion |
0.41% |
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Common models |
| Dell XPS 8300 |
10.03% |
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| ASUS All Series |
7.21% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 435T/9000 |
6.07% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 9100 |
4.40% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
4.22% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
3.17% |
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About Creative Technology Ltd
Creative designs, manufactures and distributes digitized sound and video boards, computers and related multimedia, and personal digital entertainment products.
Publisher URL: us.creative.com