Powerslide
What is Powerslide?
Powerslide is a digital video game distributed through the GOG service and can be run from the optional download manager.
Overview
Powerslide is a program developed by GOG.com. 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 16 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 56% of users of Powerslide come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.gog.com
Installation folder: C:\GOG\Powerslide\
Uninstaller: "C:\GOG\Powerslide\unins000.exe"
Files installed by Powerslide
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glide2x.dll (by 3Dfx Interactive) - Glide® for Voodoo Banshee®, Voodoo3®, & Velocity(tm) 100/200; Windows 95®, Windows 98®, & Windows NT® (3Dfx Interactive, Inc. Glide DLL)
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glide3x.dll (by 3dfx Interactive)
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glide.dll (by 3Dfx Interactive) - Glide(tm) for Voodoo Graphics© and Windows® 95
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3DfxSpl.dll (by 3dfx Interactive) - 3dfx Splash Screen
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3DfxSpl2.dll
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3DfxSpl3.dll
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audiere.dll (by http://aegisknight.org/) - audiere
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goggame.dll
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nglide_config.exe
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powerslide.exe
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ps_clo.exe
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sound.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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GameuxInstallHelper.dll (by Microsoft) - Game Explorer Install Helper DLL
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GOGLauncher.exe
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MSVCRT.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C Runtime Library)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- GOGLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F22397E9-0933-4761-8E34-434651BC695B}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- GOGLauncher.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\GOG Games\Fallout 2\GOGLauncher.exe'.
How do I remove Powerslide?
You can uninstall Powerslide 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 Powerslide, 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 Powerslide.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
55.56%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
55.56% |
| United Kingdom |
22.22% |
| Australia |
11.11% |
| DK |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 6550b |
33.33% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
33.33% |
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| Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 |
33.33% |
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About GOG.com
GOG Limited (GOG.com) is a video game distribution service that delivers "classic" video games through its DRM-free digital platform for Windows.
Publisher URL: www.gog.com