Should I remove GameSpy Comrade?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.2.17.236	22.25%
3.2.16.235	12.96%
3.1.7.233	1.83%
3.0.5.231	0.14%
2.1.1.214	60.00%
2.1.0.213	0.42%
2.0.19.210	2.39%

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from GameSpy

Remove GameSpy Comrade

GameSpy Comrade is a software program developed by GameSpy. The most common release is 2.1.1.214, 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. 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 Comrade.exe. The setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 5.9 MB (6,190,758 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 57% of users of GameSpy Comrade come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: comrade.GameSpy.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GameSpy\Comrade\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7F752BAB-4AFD-4138-983D-7E9E7CFE077D}

Estimated size: 5.9 MB

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 GameSpy Comrade, 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 GameSpy Comrade.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 64% Win Vista 0%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 6% Keep it 94%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	56.78%
Germany	7.00%
United Kingdom	5.78%
Australia	4.00%
Canada	3.89%
Russia	2.33%
Sweden	1.89%
DK	1.44%
Poland	1.44%
Italy	1.44%
Brazil	1.22%
Netherlands	1.00%
UA	0.89%
Belgium	0.89%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

GameSpy, a division of IGN Entertainment, operates a network of game websites and provides online video game-related services and software.

Publisher URL: www.gamespy.com

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