Should I remove PCKeeper3?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
38% remove it62% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #35,556
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.0.657 |
22.22% |
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| 3.0.494 |
22.22% |
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| 3.0.476 |
50.00% |
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| 3.0.265 |
5.56% |
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Other programs by Essentware
PCKeeper3
from Essentware
Overview
PCKeeper3 is a software program developed by Essentware. The most common release is 3.0.476, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named pckeeper.exe. The setup package generally installs about 42 files and is usually about 16.07 MB (16,855,701 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 97% of users of PCKeeper3 come from the United States, it is also popular in Czech Republic.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\essentware\pckeeper3
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Essentware\installer3.exe /UNINSTPCK
Estimated size: 16.07 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PCKeeper3
| Program executable: | pckeeper.exe |
| Name: | Pckeeper3 |
| Pckeeper3 native shim |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\essentware\pckeeper3\pckeeper.exe |
| MD5: | 53ef794889df8dcde8713adae12d31ad |
Additional files:
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ServiceInfrastructure.dll - ServiceInfrastructure
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LocalizationHelpers.dll - LocalizationHelpers
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Contracts.PCKeeper.dll - Contracts.PCKeeper
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LocalizationSource.dll - LocalizationSource
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Contracts.Account.dll - Contracts.Account
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Contracts.Common.dll - Contracts.Common
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ApplicationCore.dll - ApplicationCore
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PCKeeper.Shared.dll - PCKeeper.Shared
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NativeMethods.dll - NativeMethods (Native Methods)
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ServiceCommon.dll - ServiceCommon
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SharedLibrary.dll - SharedLibrary
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ServiceCore.dll - ServiceCore
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ChatModule.dll - ChatModule
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OcfElevator.exe - Pckeeper3 (Pckeeper3 OcfElevator)
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OneClickFixService.exe - Pckeeper3 One Click Fix Service
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PCKeeperService.exe - Pckeeper3 Worker Service
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PCKElevatedHost.exe - Pckeeper3 Elevated Host
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PCKObjFactory.dll - Pckeeper3 Object Factory
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SharedNativeLibrary.dll - Pckeeper3 SharedNativeLibrary
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SystemContextMenu.dll - Pckeeper3 ContextMenu Module
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Controls.dll - PCKeeper (PCKeeper Controls)
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Core.dll
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CrashReportSender.exe - CrashReportSender
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Elevator.exe - Elevator
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OneClickFixServiceLibrary.dll - One-Click Fix Service Library
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TokenPrivileges.dll - Token Privileges
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Common.dll - Common
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CoreBL.dll - CoreBL
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ExtendedDiskCleaner.dll - PCKAV (Extended Disk Cleaner)
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AppRemFolder.exe
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OneClickFixServicePS.dll
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SharedNativeLibraryPS.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- PCKeeperService.exe runs as a service named 'Pckeeper3 Service' (Pckeeper3Service) "PCKeeper's worker service".
- OneClickFixService.exe runs as a service named 'Pckeeper3 Ocf Service' (Pckeeper3OcfService) "PCKeeper's System Scan support service".
Startup File (User Run)
- PCKeeper.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Pckeeper3' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Essentware\PCKeeper3\PCKeeper.exe" /autorun.
How do I remove PCKeeper3?
You can uninstall PCKeeper3 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 PCKeeper3, 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 PCKeeper3.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 89%
Win 7 (SP1) 11%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 38%
Keep it 62%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
88.89% |
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| Windows 7 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
72.22% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.56% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.56% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.56% |
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Geography
96.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
96.88% |
| Czech Republic |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.78% |
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| Lenovo |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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| Toshiba |
11.11% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| NEC |
5.56% |
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| Intel |
5.56% |
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| ASUS |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 80QQ |
16.67% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite S70t-A |
11.11% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
5.56% |
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| NEC PC-LS350SSR |
5.56% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
5.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 300-020 |
5.56% |
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