Halo 2 Dedicated Server
Overview
Halo 2 Dedicated Server is a program developed by Microsoft Game Studios. 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 software installer includes 23 files and is usually about 997.31 MB (1,045,750,606 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 40% of users of Halo 2 Dedicated Server come from the United States, it is also popular in Colombia and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.bungie.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo 2 Dedicated Server\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{D5A3BDAF-542A-43DF-B530-23DD0148ED1B}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x040a
Estimated size: 997.31 MB
Language: Spanish (Spain)
Files installed by Halo 2 Dedicated Server
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h2admin.exe - Halo 2 for Windows Vista (Halo 2 Dedicated Server Administration Console)
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h2server.exe - Halo 2 for Windows Vista Dedicated Server
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mss32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Miles Sound System
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activate.exe - Microsoft Game Studios Activation Wizard (Microsoft Games Studios Activation Wizard)
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FirewallInstallHelper.dll
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halo2.exe
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ImeUiRes.dll - ImeUiRes
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mspac.dll - Product Activation Wizard (Microsoft Game Studios PA Wizard)
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mspacres.dll
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pccompat.dll - PCCompat (PC Game Compatibility Module)
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resource.dll
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sldl_dll.dll - SLDL_DLL
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sldlext.dll - DownLevel Software Licensing Client Extension Dll
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startup.exe - Launcher
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tnpcacheengine.exe - Cache Engine
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tnpui.dll - Launcher User Interface
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- halo2.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CB914391-C4D0-4CEC-AF65-75A98151278C}' (runs on registration).
- startup.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{97AC9C49-204C-4189-93AD-7AD03AA77D4A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- H2Server.exe runs as a service named 'Halo 2 Dedicated Server #LAN' (h2server_LAN) "Provides awesomeness.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- halo2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo 2\halo2.exe'.
How do I remove Halo 2 Dedicated Server?
You can uninstall Halo 2 Dedicated Server 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 Halo 2 Dedicated Server, 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 Halo 2 Dedicated Server.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.75% |
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| Windows 10 |
26.56% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.78% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.16% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.25% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.69% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.69% |
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Geography
39.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
39.73% |
| Colombia |
6.85% |
| Australia |
5.48% |
| Mexico |
4.79% |
| Germany |
2.74% |
| Ecuador |
2.74% |
| France |
2.74% |
| Italy |
2.74% |
| Argentina |
2.05% |
| United Kingdom |
2.05% |
| Canada |
1.37% |
| Chile |
1.37% |
| Spain |
1.37% |
| Finland |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
37.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.67% |
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| Dell |
17.33% |
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| ASUS |
9.33% |
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| Lenovo |
6.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.33% |
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| Toshiba |
2.67% |
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| Alienware |
1.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.33% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
3.13% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.08% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
2.08% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L45-B |
1.04% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
1.04% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
1.04% |
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About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Studios is the video game production of Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox and Games for Windows.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com/games