Pirate Poppers
What is Pirate Poppers?
This is a casual computer video game published and distributed by PlayFirst. The game offers in-game virtual curency and virtual item purchases. The game is capable of sending you notifications, known as pop-ups and push notifications and will send you such notifications to alert a user to in-Application activity .
Overview
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 10 files and is usually about 53.99 MB (56,610,630 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.playfirst.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PlayFirst\Pirate Poppers
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\PLAYFI~1\PIRATE~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\PLAYFI~1\PIRATE~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 53.99 MB
Files installed by Pirate Poppers
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pfinstall.dll - PlayFirst DRM
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wrapperControl.dll
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Install_Diner_Dash_Flo_On_The_Go.EXE - Diner_Dash_Flo_On_The_Go Installation
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Install_DinerDash.EXE - DinerDash Installation
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Install_Oasis.EXE - Oasis Installation
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Install_PokerPop.EXE - PokerPop Installation
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Install_SubwayScramble.EXE - SubwayScramble Installation
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Install_TriJinx.EXE - TriJinx Installation
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piratepoppers.exe
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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 Pirate Poppers?
You can uninstall Pirate Poppers 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 Pirate Poppers, 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 Pirate Poppers.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 8%
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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 |
56.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
21.62% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.51% |
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| Windows XP |
8.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.89% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
13.89% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.78% |
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.00% |
| Canada |
5.00% |
| Germany |
3.33% |
| Singapore |
1.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
47.06% |
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| Dell |
20.59% |
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| Acer |
11.76% |
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| Toshiba |
8.82% |
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| Sahara |
2.94% |
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| Intel |
2.94% |
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| Gateway |
2.94% |
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| Alienware |
2.94% |
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Common models |
| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
9.09% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
6.06% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L505D |
3.03% |
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| HP-Pavilion GX609AA-ABA m... |
3.03% |
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| HP-Pavilion GN559AA-ABA a... |
3.03% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p6-2026de |
3.03% |
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Publisher URL: www.playfirst.com