Should I remove Silver Key Enterprise Edition?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.3 |
57.14% |
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| 4.1.5 |
42.86% |
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Other programs by Inv Softworks
Silver Key Enterprise Edition
from Inv Softworks
Overview
Silver Key Enterprise Edition is a program developed by Inv Softworks. The most used version is 4.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is skwizard.exe. The software installer includes 22 files and is usually about 33.37 MB (34,994,150 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 81% of users of Silver Key Enterprise Edition come from the United States, it is also popular in Thailand and Iran.
Program details
URL: www.kryptel.com
Help link: www.kryptel.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Silver Key
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Silver Key\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\Silver Key\sk4install.log" -u
Estimated size: 33.37 MB
Files installed by Silver Key Enterprise Edition
| Program executable: | skwizard.exe |
| Name: | Silver Key |
| Various Silver Key wizards |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\silver key\skwizard.exe |
| MD5: | b67dc1a14e5aa860ac1d70196e0bbebe |
Additional files:
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Analyzer.exe - Silver Key (Parcel Analyzer)
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CompleteSkInstallation.exe - The final part of the Silver Key installer that works in non-elevated state.
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Repacker.exe - Parcel Repacker
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SkCInst64.exe - Called by CompleteInstallation to register SkShx32.dll under Win64 and SkShx64.dll under Win32
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SkCmd.exe - Command line interface
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SkShell.exe - Silver Key Shell (Parcel Creator)
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SkShowSettings.exe - Silver Key Settings Panel.
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SkShx.dll - Silver Key context menu and drag-and-drop.
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SkShx64.dll
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sku.exe - Silver Key Uninstaller
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LicenseManager.exe - Kryptel (License Manager)
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MakeHID.exe - Utility to get hardware ID signature.
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OpenSettingsDir.exe - Open settings directory in Windows Explorer
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SetLang.exe - Sets user language during installation (called by installer).
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Shred.exe - Command-line shredder
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Shredder.exe - Kryptel Shredder
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ParcelUninstaller.exe
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SilverKeyIcon.exe
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SkReq.exe - Request Processor
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SkRoot.exe - Deskop icon dispatcher.
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Uninstall.exe - Silver Key Enterprise Edition
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- SkShx.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Silver Key Menu' with a class of {11056249-C369-49CA-B0E8-326B5C32AD3D}.
- SkShx64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Silver Key Menu' with a class of {11056249-C369-49CA-B0E8-326B5C32AD3D}.
Startup File (User Run)
- Shredder.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Kryptel Shredder' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Silver Key\Shredder.exe" /startup.
How do I remove Silver Key Enterprise Edition?
You can uninstall Silver Key Enterprise Edition 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 Silver Key Enterprise Edition, 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 Silver Key Enterprise Edition.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 43%
Win XP 14%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.86% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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Geography
81.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.25% |
| Thailand |
6.25% |
| Iran |
6.25% |
| Canada |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
28.57% |
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| Acer |
28.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Samsung |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGC-RB42G |
14.29% |
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| Samsung RV418/RV518/RV718 |
14.29% |
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| Gigabyte G41MT-S2 |
14.29% |
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| ASUSTeK X551MA |
14.29% |
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| ASUSTeK G75VW |
14.29% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-771 |
14.29% |
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