Standard Edition
Overview
Standard Edition is a program developed by Encyclopaedia Britannica. 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 42 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 85% of users of Standard Edition come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and JE.
Program details
URL: www.britannica.com
Help link: support.britannica.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Britannica 7.0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Britannica 7.0\Standard Edition\UninstallerData\Uninstall Standard Edition.exe"
Files installed by Standard Edition
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awt.dll
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axbridge.dll (by JavaSoft / Sun Microsystems) - JavaSoft / Sun Microsystems -- ActiveX bridge (ActiveX bridge for JavaBeans)
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BCDUtil.dll
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cmm.dll
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dcpr.dll
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dictionary.exe - starter Application (starter MFC Application)
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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eula.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - EULA Module
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fontmanager.dll
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hpi.dll
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hprof.dll
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ioser12.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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java.dll
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java.exe
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javaw.exe
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jawt.dll
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jcov.dll
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JdbcOdbc.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jpeg.dll
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jpicom32.dll - JPICom Module
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jpicpl32.exe
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jpiexp32.dll (by JavaSoft / Sun Microsystems) - JavaSoft / Sun Microsystems -- Java(TM) Plug-in (Java Plug-in for Internet Explorer)
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jpins4.dll
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jpins6.dll
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jpins7.dll
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jpinsp.dll - Java Plug-in (Java Plug-in 1.4.2_08 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper))
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jpishare.dll - Java Plug-in Share Module for Win32
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jsound.dll
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jucheck.exe - UpdateChecker Module
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jusched.exe
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keytool.exe
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kinit.exe
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klist.exe
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ktab.exe
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msvcrt.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C Runtime Library)
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net.dll
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qtcheck.dll
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starter.exe
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tray.dll (by JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) Project) - JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) (JDesktop Integration Components binary)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- starter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D8DCBEEF-1D49-41D1-A303-74357C555ECC}' (runs on registration).
- dictionary.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E7DB2CD7-85E7-4846-8452-E8C434326E64}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- java.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Caterpillar\SIS\JRE\bin\java.exe'.
How do I remove Standard Edition?
You can uninstall Standard 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 Standard 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 Standard Edition.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 8%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
85.19%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
9.09% |
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Geography
85.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
85.19% |
| United Kingdom |
11.11% |
| JE |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
41.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
41.67% |
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| Toshiba |
8.33% |
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| Acer |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| Toshiba NB255 |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebo... |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
9.09% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 8510x |
9.09% |
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Publisher URL: www.britannica.com