DesktopNow
What is DesktopNow?
During installation the program will offer the user to install the NCH Toolbar, an ad-supported web browser toolbar.
About (from NCH Software)
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Overview
DesktopNow is a program developed by NCH Software. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is desktopnow.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.27 MB (1,333,718 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of DesktopNow come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Switzerland.
Program details
URL: www.nchsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NCH Software\DesktopNow
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NCH Software\DesktopNow\desktopnow.exe" -uninstall
Estimated size: 1.27 MB
Files installed by DesktopNow
| Program executable: | desktopnow.exe |
| Name: | DesktopNow |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\nch software\desktopnow\desktopnow.exe |
| MD5: | 253479f9e35c306906009e68da639889 |
Additional files:
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desktopnowsetup_v1.07.exe - DesktopNow
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desktopnowsetup_v1.08.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- desktopnow.exe is scheduled as a task named 'DesktopNowReminder' (Next runs on 1-9-2015 at 1:17).
Service
- desktopnow.exe runs as a service named 'DesktopNow' (DesktopNowService) "Allows DesktopNow to run in the background if required.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- desktopnow.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DesktopNow' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NCH Software\DesktopNow\desktopnow.exe" -logon.
How do I remove DesktopNow?
You can uninstall DesktopNow 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 DesktopNow, 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 DesktopNow.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win XP 9%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 24%
Keep it 76%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
54.55% |
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| Windows 7 |
36.36% |
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| Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
36.36% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
18.18% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected Sin... |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| Belgium |
4.17% |
| Switzerland |
4.17% |
| Netherlands |
4.17% |
| Germany |
4.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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| American Megatrends |
11.11% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| Sony |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| Sony SVF1521Y4E |
14.29% |
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| Packard Bell ipower G5800 |
14.29% |
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| HP Touchsmart 610-1280qd |
14.29% |
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| HP G71 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 110-431d |
14.29% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
14.29% |
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About NCH Software
NCH is a software development company tat primarily sells to individuals via their website.
Publisher URL: www.nchsoftware.com