Creative ALchemy Universal
What is Creative ALchemy Universal? (from Creative Technology Ltd)
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Overview
Creative ALchemy Universal is a software program developed by Creative Technology Ltd. The most common release is 1.26, 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 primary executable is named alchemy.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 6.13 MB (6,430,855 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Creative ALchemy Universal come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Poland.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Creative\ALchemy
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B
Estimated size: 6.13 MB
Files installed by Creative ALchemy Universal
| Program executable: | alchemy.exe |
| Name: | Creative ALchemy |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\creative\alchemy\alchemy.exe |
| MD5: | 974165cfb5b91f79136e5d30a2bd45b7 |
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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CTNet.exe - CTNet
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- CTSUApp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FA918D15-4C07-4806-94AD-40968E711ECA}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Creative ALchemy Universal?
You can uninstall Creative ALchemy Universal 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 Universal, 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 Universal.
Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.14% |
| Brazil |
14.29% |
| Poland |
14.29% |
| United Kingdom |
14.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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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