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Google Map Locator
from Robi Ilham
Overview
Google Map Locator is a software program developed by Robi Ilham. 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 Google Map Locator.exe. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 957.88 KB (980,865 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows XP. While about 57% of users of Google Map Locator come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Belgium.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google Map Locator
Uninstaller: wscript "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google Map Locator\uninstall.vbs"
Estimated size: 957.88 KB
Files installed by Google Map Locator
| Program executable: | Google Map Locator.exe |
| Name: | Opera Internet Browser |
| Signed by: | Opera Software ASA |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google Map Locator\Google Map Locator.exe |
| MD5: | 23e8e24f3a7fe3b672c79b9e6bf90f31 |
| Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by Opera Software. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, chatting on IRC, downloading... |
Additional files:
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Google Map Locator.exe (by Opera Software) - Opera Internet Browser
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OUniAnsi.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Google Map Locator.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{13E222CD-E83D-4003-8FC7-A55140309696}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- Google Map Locator.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Opera Internet Browser' and executes as C:\Program Files\Opera x64\Opera.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Google Map Locator.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe'.
How do I remove Google Map Locator?
You can uninstall Google Map Locator 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 Google Map Locator, 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 Google Map Locator.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 7%
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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 Vista |
50.00% |
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| Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows 7 |
21.43% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
7.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
42.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.14% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
7.14% |
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Geography
56.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.52% |
| Germany |
13.04% |
| Belgium |
4.35% |
| Brazil |
4.35% |
| France |
4.35% |
| Norway |
4.35% |
| Poland |
4.35% |
| RS |
4.35% |
| TN |
4.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.08% |
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| Dell |
15.38% |
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| Medion |
15.38% |
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| Lenovo |
15.38% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.69% |
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| Gateway |
7.69% |
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| ASUS |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A350 |
7.69% |
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| Shuttle Inc SG31 |
7.69% |
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| MEDION WIM2190 |
7.69% |
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| Medion P8610 |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 7387A32 |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 4446A12 |
7.69% |
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