Super TextTwist
What is Super TextTwist?
Super TextTwist is a casual video game distributed by RealNetwork's GameHouse service which uses the FunPass virtual currency and/or a time-locked trial version of the game.
About (from GameHouse)
The diabolical minds at Game House, creators of Bounce Out and Collapse, bring you a more cerebral challenge: You've got two minutes and thirty seconds to make as many words as possible with either six or seven random letters. Figure out the combination with the most letters and move to the next level. A classic word s... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 2.2.4.1, with over 49% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is TextTwist.exe. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 961.48 KB (984,559 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.gamehouse.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GameHouse\TextTwist
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\GAMEHO~1\TEXTTW~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\Program Files1\GAMEHO~1\TEXTTW~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 961.48 KB
Files installed by Super TextTwist
| Program executable: | TextTwist.exe |
| Name: | GameHouse Super TextTwist |
| Super TextTwist |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\GameHouse\TextTwist\TextTwist.exe |
| MD5: | ba362e24fb868266199036006ece8622 |
Additional files:
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TextTwist.dll - GameHouse Super TextTwist (TextTwist Resources)
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TextTwist.exe - TextTwist Game
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UNWISE.EXE (by Altiris) - WISE (WiseScript Uninstaller)
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EBGCInstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- TextTwist.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4368DFE5-D227-4F4E-94EE-2323048C052B}' (runs on registration).
- 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).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- TextTwist.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\GameHouse\TextTwist\TextTwist.exe'.
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Super TextTwist?
You can uninstall Super TextTwist 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 Super TextTwist, 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 Super TextTwist.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win XP 1%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.67% |
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| Windows XP |
16.56% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.66% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.25% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.35% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.32% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.32% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.03% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.40% |
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Geography
77.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.97% |
| Philippines |
5.51% |
| United Kingdom |
3.39% |
| Canada |
2.97% |
| Vietnam |
1.69% |
| Thailand |
1.69% |
| MK |
0.85% |
| Romania |
0.85% |
| BH |
0.42% |
| NG |
0.42% |
| Australia |
0.42% |
| India |
0.42% |
| Sweden |
0.42% |
| Mexico |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
38.05% |
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| Dell |
19.47% |
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| Acer |
14.16% |
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| Toshiba |
7.96% |
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| ASUS |
7.08% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.31% |
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| Lenovo |
2.65% |
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| Intel |
2.65% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.77% |
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| Sony |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.80% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.80% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
1.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron 546 |
1.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron 570 |
1.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
1.87% |
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About (from GameHouse, Inc.)
At GameHouse, we believe it’s good to game.
Publisher URL: www.gamehouse.com