Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops
What is Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops?
This is a OEM installed trial version of the game included with the WildTangent Games App, pre-installed with the HP PC. Since the game is a trial and required paid Wild Tangent coins for extended use it can be safely removed from the user's PC. The installed Hewlett-Packard My Game Center software is required to run this game.
About (from WildTangent)
Slingo Deluxe is the unique and exciting combination of favorite games Bingo and Slots. It was first developed as a traditional 5-reel slot machine in 1995, and became one of the biggest multiplayer online games a year later. This new Slingo is the very first downloadable version of the game that lets you play withou... Read more
Overview
It is bundled and preinstalled with various Hewlett-Packard computers. 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 software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 10.65 MB (11,164,735 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel\Games\C264D692-8E15-4141-96A2-5621332E5DD0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel\Games\C264D692-8E15-4141-96A2-5621332E5DD0\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 10.65 MB
Files installed by Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops
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zlib.dll - zlib data compression library
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bass.dll (by Un4seen Developments) - BASS
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slingodeluxe_pal.dll
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Slingo-WT.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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UNWISE.EXE
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oleacc.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft Active Accessibility (Active Accessibility Core Component (32-bit ANSI Release))
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shfolder.dll (by Microsoft) - Shell Folder Service
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 Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops?
You can uninstall Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops 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 Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops (remove only), 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 Slingo Deluxe from Hewlett-Packard Laptops.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 71%
Win 7 (SP1) 29%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
71.43% |
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| Windows 7 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
72.73% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
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Geography
88.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
88.89% |
| Mexico |
5.56% |
| Singapore |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Sahara |
35.71% |
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| Toshiba |
7.14% |
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| Acer |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ... |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Pavilion ... |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv8000 (EX177... |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
9.09% |
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About WildTangent
WildTangent provides branded game services for several PC manufacturers including Toshiba, Gateway, Samsung, HP, Dell,, Acer and Sony VAIO.
Publisher URL: www.wildtangent.com