Shiver
What is Shiver?
This is a video game publsihed by Oberon and downloadable through the iWin/Iplay game portal.
Overview
Shiver is a program developed by Oberon Media. 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 main program executable is shiver_vanishinghitchhiker.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 247.33 MB (259,349,373 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 82% of users of Shiver come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Shiver
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Shiver\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\Yahoo! Games\Shiver\install.log"
Estimated size: 247.33 MB
Files installed by Shiver
| Program executable: | shiver_vanishinghitchhiker.exe |
| Name: | SHIVER: Vanishing Hitchhiker |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\yahoo! games\shiver\shiver_vanishinghitchhiker.exe |
| MD5: | c23836c35c5501c478fa24c3734077c8 |
Additional files:
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GameShell.dll - Game Launcher
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Launch.exe
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GDFShell.dll - GDFShell installs games to Vista Games Explorer
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bass.dll (by Un4seen Developments) - BASS
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CleanUp.vbs
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runh.vbs
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SHIVER_VanishingHitchhiker_Launcher.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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HookIsolate.dll
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TimeProtect.dll - Oberon Media Time Protection Dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- Uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0B2D20BC-0344-4EA6-A4D3-1B30F67B5F39}' (runs on registration).
- Launch.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0349BF30-2FE3-4A08-955C-938E00AB6A43}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Launch.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Asus\Game Park\Chicken Invaders 2\Launch.exe'.
How do I remove Shiver?
You can uninstall Shiver 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 Shiver, 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 Shiver.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 40%
Win Vista (SP2) 20%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
81.82%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
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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| Microsoft Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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Geography
81.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.82% |
| Germany |
9.09% |
| Canada |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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About (from Oberon Media, Inc.)
Since 2003, we’ve successfully delivered personalized gaming experiences that engage, excite, and entertain millions of dedicated game players worldwide.
Publisher URL: www.oberon-media.com