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Should I remove ProgramChecker?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
23% remove it77% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.5.0.0 71.43%
1.0.0.2 28.57%

ProgramChecker

What is ProgramChecker?  (from Zenturi)

ProgramChecker provides you with comprehensive set of tools for knowing and understanding the software that runs on your PC. Learn who published the program, what the program does, when the program was started, where the program is located, and why the program is installed on your PC. Access to the online database.

Overview

ProgramChecker is a software program developed by Zenturi. The most common release is 1.5.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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. The primary executable is named pcheckp.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 3.32 MB (3,479,646 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows XP. While about 58% of users of ProgramChecker come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.programchecker.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\zenturi\programchecker
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FE047432-CD76-41F9-88FA-1AD225604FFB}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.32 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by ProgramChecker

Program executable:pcheckp.exe
Name:ProgramChecker
ProgramCheckerPro Executable
Path:C:\Program Files\zenturi\programchecker\pcheckp.exe
MD5:b5bbc3e4a137b26bae3a8c85472ea422
Additional files:
  • sasatl.dll - ProgramChecker (ProgramChecker ActiveX Components)
  • sasres.dll - ProgramChecker Resource DLL
  • saswinhk.dll - Safe and Sound Windows Hooks
  • sassvc.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • sassvc.exe runs as a service named 'ProgramCheckerPro' (sassvc) "Provides support for Safe & Sound".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • pcheckp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ProgramChecker' which loads as C:\Program Files\Zenturi\ProgramChecker\pcheckp.exe.

How do I remove ProgramChecker?

You can uninstall ProgramChecker from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program ProgramChecker, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ProgramChecker.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 29%
Win Vista 14%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 23%
Keep it 77%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 42.86%
Windows XP 28.57%
Windows 7 28.57%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 42.86%
Microsoft Windows XP 28.57%
Windows 7 Professional 14.29%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.29%

Distribution by countryGeography

58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 58.33%
  Canada 16.67%
  Australia 8.33%
  New Zealand 8.33%
  United Kingdom 8.33%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 28.57%
Toshiba 14.29%
Sahara 14.29%
Gateway 14.29%
Acer 14.29%
American Megatrends 14.29%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L650 14.29%
MSI MS-7309 14.29%
HP-Pavilion KE624AA-ABA s... 14.29%
HP-Pavilion GV446AA-ABA a... 14.29%
Gateway MT6704 ... 14.29%
eMachines, Inc. Imperial 14.29%

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