PC Tools Registry Mechanic
What is PC Tools Registry Mechanic?
This is a PC 'cleaner' applicaion that is supposed to speed up a computer by removing invalid registry entries as well as provides some additional utilities.
About (from PC Tools Software)
Registry Mechanic is an advanced registry cleaner for Windows that can safely clean and repair problems with your registry in a few simple mouse clicks! Easily fix problems with the Windows registry that are a common cause of crashes and errors. By using a registry cleaner regularly and fixing your registry your system... Read more
Overview
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 setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 19.52 MB (20,463,909 bytes).
Program details
Displayed publisher: PC Tools Registry Mechanic
URL: www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Tools Registry Mechanic
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC Tools Registry Mechanic\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\PC Tools Registry Mechanic\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 19.52 MB
Files installed by PC Tools Registry Mechanic
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install.exe - PC Tools Installer for Registry Mechanic
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uninstall.exe (by Indigo Rose) - Setup Factory Runtime (Setup Application)
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lua5.1.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D421D11A-6221-4BF6-8F93-2187C1DFFE7D}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove PC Tools Registry Mechanic?
You can uninstall PC Tools Registry Mechanic 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 Tools Registry Mechanic, 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 Tools Registry Mechanic.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win 7 17%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 55%
Keep it 45%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
75.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Geography
75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.00% |
| Brazil |
8.33% |
| United Kingdom |
8.33% |
| Latvia |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion 061 ED904AA-A... |
33.33% |
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| HP EliteBook 8760w |
33.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 560 |
33.33% |
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About PC Tools Software
PC Tools, a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include Spyware Doctor which provides spyware protection to secure Windows personal computers, Registry Mechanic, a registry cleaner to fix Windows errors, PC Tools AntiVirus which offers protection against virus infections and File Recover, which recovers files from hard drives, floppy drives, and fixed media.
Publisher URL: www.pctools.com