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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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PC Security Tweaker
from Ixis Research, Ltd.
Overview
PC Security Tweaker is a software program developed by Ixis Research. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 4.8 MB (5,029,541 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 27% of users of PC Security Tweaker come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Spain.
Program details
URL: www.pc-safety.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Security Tweaker\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC Security Tweaker\newadmin.exe" uninstall
Estimated size: 4.8 MB
Files installed by PC Security Tweaker
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newadmin.exe
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newlock.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- newlock.exe runs as a service named 'DeskSaverService' (DeskSaverService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- newlock.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '00saskda' which loads as "C:\Program Files\PC Security Tweaker\newlock.exe" saskda.
How do I remove PC Security Tweaker?
You can uninstall PC Security Tweaker 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 Security Tweaker, 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 Security Tweaker.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 17%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
41.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.33% |
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Geography
26.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
26.67% |
| Germany |
6.67% |
| Spain |
6.67% |
| Indonesia |
6.67% |
| India |
6.67% |
| IQ |
6.67% |
| Jordan |
6.67% |
| Lebanon |
6.67% |
| Poland |
6.67% |
| Romania |
6.67% |
| Saudi Arabia |
6.67% |
| Singapore |
6.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Samsung |
10.00% |
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| Lenovo |
10.00% |
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| Intel |
10.00% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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| Acer |
10.00% |
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| ASUS |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| Unknow Unknow |
14.29% |
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| LENOVO 8932GMG |
14.29% |
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| HP-Pavilion NC683AA-ABA m... |
14.29% |
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| HP ProBook 4331s |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
14.29% |
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| Gigabyte H61M-D2-B3 |
14.29% |
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