Should I remove PC-Giro/Link?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.1 |
66.67% |
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| 2.6 |
33.33% |
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PC-Giro/Link
from IWARe AB
Overview
PC-Giro/Link is a program developed by IWARe AB. The most used version is 3.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 29 files and is usually about 295.1 MB (309,438,024 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 67% of users of PC-Giro/Link come from the United States, it is also popular in Sweden.
Program details
URL: www.iware.se
Installation folder: C:\program\pcglink
Uninstaller: C:\Program\PCGLINK\\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program\PCGLINK\\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 295.1 MB
Files installed by PC-Giro/Link
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BgCom.exe - PC-Giro / Internet
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IWSUB.DLL - Subrutiner
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PCGLink.exe - PC-Giro / Link
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pcgw.exe - PC-Giro/Win
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Interop.CAPICOM.dll - Assembly imported from type library CAPICOM
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ipwssl6.dll (by /n software inc. - www.nsoftware.com) - IP*Works! SSL C++ Edition Version 6.0 (IP*Works! SSL V6)
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Vpes32.dll (by IDEAL Software® GmbH, Neuss, Germany) - Virtual Print Engine Standard Edition
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vpes3235.dll (by IDEAL Software® GmbH, Neuss, Germany)
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Dunzip32.dll (by Inner Media) - DynaZIP-32 Multi-Threading UnZIP DLL
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Dzip32.dll (by Inner Media) - DynaZIP-32 Multi-Threading ZIP DLL
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ipworks6.dll (by /n software inc. - www.nsoftware.com) - IP*Works! C++ Edition Version 6.0 (IP*Works! V6)
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cc3260mt.dll (by Borland) - Borland C++ Builder 6.0 (Borland C++ Multi-thread RTL (WIN/VCL MT))
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borlndmm.dll (by Borland Software) - Borland Memory Manager
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sfttv32.dll (by Softel vdm) - SftTree/DLL (WIN32) (Softel vdm SftTree/DLL Custom Control (WIN32))
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sftbx32.dll (by Softel vdm) - SftBox/DLL (WIN32) (Softel vdm SftBox/DLL Custom Control (WIN32))
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bds52f.dll (by Borland International) - Borland C++ 5.2 (BIDS Class Library)
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cw3230.DLL (by Borland International) - Borland C++ 5.0 (Dynamic Link Run Time Library)
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Ab.exe
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BGLink.dll
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BgLink.exe
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LinkSec.dll
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OWL52f.dll
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove PC-Giro/Link?
You can uninstall PC-Giro/Link 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 PC-Giro/Link, 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 PC-Giro/Link.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
66.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| Sweden |
33.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
66.67% |
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| Sony |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCSE2EFX |
33.33% |
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| LENOVO 6459CTO |
33.33% |
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| LENOVO 20BGCTO1WW |
33.33% |
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