Should I remove GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #35,300
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.0.0 |
58.82% |
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| 2.1.0.0 |
41.18% |
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Other programs by Geek Squad
GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT
from Geek Squad
Overview
GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT is a software program developed by Geek Squad. The most common release is 2.2.0.0, with over 98% 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. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 2.95 MB (3,094,501 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Help link: Http://www.GEEKSQUAD.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GEEK SQUAD UPS\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{16364AAF-4BE1-492A-9BBA-E97A28C1969D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.95 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT
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pppe.exe - GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT 2.1 (GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT User Interface)
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assist.exe
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ppped.exe
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pppeuser.exe
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savefile.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ppped.exe runs as a service named 'GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT Service' (ppped) "GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT Service minitor the battery backup activity and take protect while power problem exist.".
Startup File (User Run)
- pppeuser.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PowerPanel Personal Edition User Interaction' and executes as "C:\Program Files\GEEK SQUAD UPS\pppeuser.exe".
How do I remove GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT?
You can uninstall GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT 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 GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT, 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 GEEK SQUAD POWER MANAGEMENT.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 10 12%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.71% |
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| Windows Vista |
23.53% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.18% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
23.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.88% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
5.88% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.88% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.25% |
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| Lenovo |
18.75% |
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| Dell |
12.50% |
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| Acer |
12.50% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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| Gateway |
6.25% |
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Common models |
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13.33% |
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| MSI MS-7693 |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 7668CTO |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 10123 |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 10091 |
6.67% |
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6.67% |
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