Should I remove PCTDServiceActivation?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #26,759
United States Rank #14,965
Reach 0.0061%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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PCTDServiceActivation
from OakTree
Overview
PCTDServiceActivation is a software program developed by OakTree. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 25 MB (26,217,984 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 90% of users of PCTDServiceActivation come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Mexico.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\oaktree\pctdserviceactivation
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{8C678F94-F511-443E-B543-F26EA1471DE6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 25 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PCTDServiceActivation
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pctdserviceactivation.exe - Intel Anti Theft Technology Registration
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f_in_box.dll (by Softanics) - F-IN-BOX DLL Edition
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f_in_box__lib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- pctdserviceactivation.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PCTD Service Activation' which loads as "C:\Program Files\OakTree\PCTDServiceActivation\PCTDServiceActivation.exe" -checkcounter.
How do I remove PCTDServiceActivation?
You can uninstall PCTDServiceActivation 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 PCTDServiceActivation, 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 PCTDServiceActivation.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 92%
Win 7 1%
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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 |
92.50% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
86.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.83% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.67% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
0.83% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
0.83% |
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Geography
89.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
89.90% |
| Brazil |
3.03% |
| Mexico |
1.01% |
| Philippines |
1.01% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.51% |
| BB |
0.51% |
| Canada |
0.51% |
| DK |
0.51% |
| United Kingdom |
0.51% |
| Indonesia |
0.51% |
| Netherlands |
0.51% |
| NP |
0.51% |
| Pakistan |
0.51% |
| YE |
0.51% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
65.52% |
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| Toshiba |
34.48% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite E305 |
35.00% |
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| Sony VPCSC1AFM |
26.67% |
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| Sony VPCSC41FM |
20.00% |
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| Sony VPCSC31FM |
17.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
0.83% |
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