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How common is it?
Global Rank #49,711
United States Rank #45,423
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Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 28.64 days
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Average installed length: 443.88 days

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Diner Dash 2

What is Diner Dash 2?

Diner Dash 2 is a social casual video game by Oberon and distributed by Iplay.

About  (from Oberon Media)

Keep customers happy by serving them as fast as you can. The happier they are, the more points you'll earn. If customers wait too long, they'll get upset and leave. Click and drag a group to an empty table. Move them over the table and release the mouse to seat them.The customers are looking at their menu, so wait unti...  Read more

Overview

Diner Dash 2 is a software program developed by Oberon Media. 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 dinerdash2.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 15.47 MB (16,222,997 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 50% of users of Diner Dash 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.oberon-media.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Diner Dash 2
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Diner Dash 2\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\MSN Games\Diner Dash 2\install.log"
Estimated size: 15.47 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Diner Dash 2

Program executable:dinerdash2.exe
Name:dinerdash2
Diner Dash 2
Path:C:\Program Files\msn games\diner dash 2\dinerdash2.exe
MD5:29c5a94d2c87cc44a406e8f7b5bc2b45
Additional files:
  • GameShell.dll - Game Launcher
  • Launch.exe
  • GDFShell.dll - GDFShell installs games to Vista Games Explorer
  • TimeProtect.dll - Oberon Media Time Protection Dll
  • dinerdash2_screensaver.exe - dinerdash2 (Diner Dash 2)
  • Downloader.dll - Downloader
  • FullRemove.exe
  • HookIsolate.dll
  • pflib.dll (by PlayFirst) - PlayFirst Game Library
  • Uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • Uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0B2D20BC-0344-4EA6-A4D3-1B30F67B5F39}' (runs on registration).
  • Launch.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0349BF30-2FE3-4A08-955C-938E00AB6A43}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Launch.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Asus\Game Park\Chicken Invaders 2\Launch.exe'.

How do I remove Diner Dash 2?

You can uninstall Diner Dash 2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Diner Dash 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Diner Dash 2.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 48%
Win Vista (SP2) 7%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#49,711

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 48.28%
Windows 7 44.83%
Windows Vista 6.90%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 46.43%
Windows 7 Home Premium 32.14%
Windows 7 Home Basic 7.14%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.14%
Windows 7 Starter 3.57%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.57%

Distribution by countryGeography

50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 50.00%
  United Kingdom 11.11%
  Australia 5.56%
  Italy 5.56%
  Argentina 2.78%
  Belgium 2.78%
  Germany 2.78%
  Hungary 2.78%
  Israel 2.78%
  Latvia 2.78%
  Malaysia 2.78%
  Philippines 2.78%
  Sweden 2.78%
  Turkey 2.78%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung 50.00%
ASUS 14.29%
Dell 10.71%
Lenovo 7.14%
Hewlett-Packard 7.14%
Acer 7.14%
Gateway 3.57%
Common models
Samsung N130 25.00%
Samsung N140 10.71%
Samsung R530/R730/R540 ... 3.57%
Samsung NC10/N110 3.57%
Samsung N150P/N210P/N220P... 3.57%
PEGATRON CORPORATION A15 3.57%

About (from Oberon Media, Inc.)

Since 2003, we’ve successfully delivered personalized gaming experiences that engage, excite, and entertain millions of dedicated game players worldwide.
Publisher URL: www.oberon-media.com

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