Solitaire
Overview
Solitaire is a software program developed by Encore Software. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 setup package generally installs about 11 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.encoreusa.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\bicycle\solitaire
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Bicycle\Solitaire\Uninstall.exe"
Files installed by Solitaire
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bicycle_solitaire.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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dlcomp.dll (by Datalode) - Datalode Compression Engine
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dlcrypt.dll (by Datalode) - Datalode Security Engine
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dlkrnl.dll - Datalode Agent Kernel
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dlplay.dll - Datalode Agent Display Engine
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encore_reg.exe (by DataLode) - RealConnect Agent (RealConnect Agent Application)
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libeay32.dll
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saAuditMT.dll
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SANativeUIDLL.dll (by Uniloc USA) - SoftAnchor (SA Native HTML UI)
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ssleay32.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- bicycle_solitaire.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{49CD23F8-BD7F-43A1-9DAA-42AA0713EEC9}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- encore_reg.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named '20090604' and executes as C:\Program Files\Broderbund\Home and Business Lawyer\encore_reg.exe /r "C:\Program Files\Broderbund\Home and Business Lawyer\encore_reg.rpd".
How do I remove Solitaire?
You can uninstall Solitaire 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 Solitaire (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 Solitaire.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win 7 3%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
72.41% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.79% |
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| Windows XP |
6.90% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.90% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
51.72% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.24% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.79% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.90% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.45% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.71% |
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| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Lenovo |
7.14% |
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| Acer |
7.14% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.14% |
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| Toshiba |
3.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
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| Gateway |
3.57% |
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| ASUS |
3.57% |
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Common models |
| Dell Vostro 470 |
7.14% |
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| Dell Vostro 270s |
3.57% |
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| Dell Studio 540 |
3.57% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
3.57% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
3.57% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L7... |
3.57% |
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About (from Encore Software)
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Encore Software, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation and a Top Ten interactive software publisher.
Publisher URL: www.encore.com