Should I remove ProEssentials?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| ProEssentials v5.0.0.24 |
75.00% |
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| ProEssentials v5.0.0.0 |
25.00% |
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Other programs by Gigasoft
ProEssentials v5
from Gigasoft, Inc.
Overview
ProEssentials v5 is a software program developed by Gigasoft. The most common release is proessentials v5.0.0.24, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. 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 setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 4.71 MB (4,942,222 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 78% of users of ProEssentials come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain.
Program details
Help link: www.gigasoft.com
Installation folder: C:\ProEssentials5\VB
Uninstaller: C:\PROESS~2\VB\UNWISE.EXE C:\PROESS~2\VB\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 4.71 MB
Files installed by ProEssentials v5
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VBPORT5.exe - VBPORT Application (VBPORT MFC Application)
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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 ProEssentials?
You can uninstall ProEssentials 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 ProEssentials v5, 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 ProEssentials.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 25%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
25.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.78% |
| Spain |
22.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
66.67% |
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| ASUS |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
33.33% |
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| ASUSTeK X71Q |
33.33% |
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| ASUSTeK S500CA |
33.33% |
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