Dead Space 2
What is Dead Space 2?
Dead Space 2 is a video game distributed through EA's Origin digital distribution and digital rights management content delivery system.
About (from Electronic Arts)
Along with better weapons and more zero-gravity environments, Dead Space 2 takes away the silent protagonist and gives Isaac a voice, letting the player hear his reactions to horror that surrounds him. This adds a new level of despair to the game, as Isaac not only faces Necromorphs, but dementia, graphic visions of hi... Read more
Overview
Dead Space 2 is a software program developed by Electronic Arts. The most common release is 1.1.0.0, with over 0% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named deadspace2.exe. The setup package generally installs about 54 files and is usually about 17.65 MB (18,506,540 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 71% of users of Dead Space 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: deadspace.ea.com
Help link: support.steampowered.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\steam\steamapps\common\dead space 2
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/47780
Estimated size: 17.65 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Dead Space 2
| Program executable: | deadspace2.exe |
| Name: | Dead Space™ 2 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\steam\steamapps\common\dead space 2\deadspace2.exe |
| MD5: | 2d9ef621b0fdbdc3ca48ca185cb0fb1a |
Additional files:
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AppOverlay.dll (by Valve) - Steam Application Overlay Renderer (Steam Application Overlay)
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AppOverlay64.dll (by Valve)
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crashhandler.dll - Steam Crash Handler Library
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GameOverlayRenderer.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer
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GameOverlayRenderer64.dll
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SDL2.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
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Steam.dll
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Steam.exe - Steam Client Bootstrapper
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steamclient.dll - Steam
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steamclient64.dll
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steamerrorreporter.exe
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SteamUI.dll - SteamUI Dynamic Link Library
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tier0_s.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library
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tier0_s64.dll
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vstdlib_s.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll
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vstdlib_s64.dll
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avutil-51.dll
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crashhandler64.dll
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GameOverlayUI.exe
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steamerrorreporter64.exe
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SteamTmp.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- SteamTmp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{694711D6-27A0-4D68-8836-D5F25B163A59}' (runs on registration).
- Steam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CA3CBCF3-E13C-4E56-B6EB-A5A1702105E3}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- Steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent.
- SteamTmp.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent.
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- Steam.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'.
- deadspace2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\dead space 2\deadspace2.exe'.
- SteamTmp.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'.
Network connections
- SteamTmp.exe connects to cdn-178-79-196-253.pmo.llnw.net (178.79.196.253 port 80).
- SteamTmp.exe connects to 69.28.145.170 (port 27017).
- SteamTmp.exe connects to cm-04.lux.valve.net (146.66.152.15 port 27018).
- SteamTmp.exe connects to 80.239.194.142 (port 27030).
- SteamTmp.exe connects to VALVE-CORPO.car2.Philadelphia1.Level3.net (4.78.155.50 port 27031).
Resource utilization averages
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| steam.exe |
| Memory: | 174.29 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003688203% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00017782% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00019100% | |
| Switches/sec: | 108 | |
| gameoverlayui.exe |
| Memory: | 36.47 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0126768236% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00708749% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00558933% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 30,822,598 | |
| Switches/sec: | 194 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 633.64 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 29.26 KB | |
| SteamTmp.exe |
| Memory: | 230.39 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0025027453% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00142709% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00107566% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 28,069,388 | |
| Switches/sec: | 334 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 1.77 MB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 2.18 MB | |
How do I remove Dead Space 2?
You can uninstall Dead Space 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 Dead Space 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 Dead Space 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 84%
Win XP 1%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
85.42% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.04% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.77% |
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| Windows XP |
0.77% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.22% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.95% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.74% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.58% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.07% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
1.79% |
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Geography
70.93% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.93% |
| United Kingdom |
7.96% |
| Canada |
4.44% |
| France |
3.52% |
| DK |
1.30% |
| Australia |
0.93% |
| Sweden |
0.93% |
| Netherlands |
0.93% |
| Germany |
0.93% |
| Belgium |
0.74% |
| Italy |
0.74% |
| Austria |
0.56% |
| Spain |
0.56% |
| Norway |
0.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
30.48% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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| Acer |
13.90% |
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| Dell |
12.30% |
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| ASUS |
11.23% |
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| Alienware |
5.88% |
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| Toshiba |
3.21% |
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| Lenovo |
2.14% |
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| Intel |
1.60% |
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| MSI |
1.07% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.82% |
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| MSI MS-7751 |
3.18% |
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| Dell XPS 630i |
2.55% |
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| Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 |
2.55% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
1.91% |
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| Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P |
1.91% |
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is developer & publisher of video games who develops & publishes games under several labels including EA Sports titles, Irritate NFL, FIFA Soccer & NBA Jam.
Publisher URL: www.ea.com