Should I remove PrepExp?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.0.215 |
20.00% |
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| 6.0.198 |
80.00% |
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PrepExp
from CATIC
Overview
PrepExp is a program developed by CATIC. The most used version is 6.0.198, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 13 files and is usually about 4.67 MB (4,899,812 bytes). PrepUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.CATIC.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CATIC\PrepExpress\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{BB7C99CE-E975-4C67-A2DB-942A66ABC804}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.67 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PrepExp
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PrepExp.exe - CATIC PrepExpress 6.0.156
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PrepAutoImport.exe - CATIC PrepExpress AutoImport command line executable
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SellerTableDefrag.exe - SellerTableDefrag
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NetworkSupport.exe - PrepExpress
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PrepConvert.exe
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PrepSupport.exe
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PrepUpdate.exe - PrepExpress Update
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ConvertDB.exe
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SupportDB.exe
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SupportReg.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- PrepExp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4F8E181E-DD55-4437-935A-180DD066CBB1}' (runs on registration).
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- PrepSupport.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CATIC\PrepExpress\PrepSupport.exe'.
- PrepExp.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CATIC\PrepExpress\PrepExp.exe'.
- NetworkSupport.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CATIC\PrepExpress\NetworkSupport.exe'.
How do I remove PrepExp?
You can uninstall PrepExp 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 PrepExp, 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 PrepExp.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win Vista (SP2) 20%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?