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Datadisc
Overview
It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 24.72 MB (25,925,938 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of Datadisc come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.datadisc.co.uk
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ScienceScope\Datadisc Pt
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\SCIENC~1\DATADI~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\SCIENC~1\DATADI~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 24.72 MB
Files installed by Datadisc
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DatadiscPt.exe (by Datadisc Factory) - Datadisc Pt
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RegWri.exe (by Abington Partners) - RegWri
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Datadisc?
You can uninstall Datadisc 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 Datadisc, 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 Datadisc.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Toshiba
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
71.43% |
United Kingdom |
28.57% |