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What percent of users and experts removed it?
48% remove it52% keep it
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VersionDistribution
1.0.0 100.00%

MYPCSCAN

Overview

MYPCSCAN is a program developed by MYPCSCAN Scanner. 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 installer includes 7 files and is usually about 14.54 MB (15,244,224 bytes). updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 82% of users of MYPCSCAN come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MYPCSCAN Scanner\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{100DA694-4BDA-4BE8-A88B-028E71BFA108}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 14.54 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by MYPCSCAN

  • updater.exe - MYPCSCAN (updater 1.0.0 © MYPCSCAN Scanner, Inc, 2014)
  • Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll (by CodePlex Community) - TaskService (Task Scheduler Wrapper)
  • Probsalert.exe (by Probsalert) - Probsalert
  • Popialert.exe (by Popialert) - Popialert
  • MYPCSCAN.exe
  • unitrack.exe - unitrack
  • GUID.exe - GUID

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

3 Scheduled Tasks
  • updater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'AIUPDT_AV' (runs daily at 10:45 AM).
  • Probsalert.exe is scheduled as a task named 'BSTRPOP_AV' (runs daily at 8:43 PM).
  • Popialert.exe is scheduled as a task named 'IEPOP_AV' (runs daily at 8:43 PM).

How do I remove MYPCSCAN?

You can uninstall MYPCSCAN 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 MYPCSCAN, 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 MYPCSCAN.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 80%
Win 7 (SP1) 20%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 48%
Keep it 52%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
9.29
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 80.00%
Windows 7 20.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 60.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 20.00%
Windows 8.1 Connected 20.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

81.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 81.82%
  Canada 18.18%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 40.00%
Lenovo 20.00%
Hewlett-Packard 20.00%
Acer 20.00%
Common models
LENOVO 20182 20.00%
HP Pavilion TS 15 Noteboo... 20.00%
Dell XPS 12-9Q33 20.00%
Dell Inspiron 580s 20.00%
Acer Aspire XC-603G 20.00%

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