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Should I remove TOSHIBA Games?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #9,587
United States Rank #4,485
Reach 0.0386%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.79 days
229.94 days >
Average installed length: 120.82 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
TOSH0501 15.26%
1.0.0.66 0.13%
1.0.0.62 0.39%
1.0.0.52 0.53%
1.0.0.50 20.66%
1.0.0.43 63.03%

Other programs by WildTangent

TOSHIBA Games

What is TOSHIBA Games?

TOSHIBA Games is the Hewlett-Packard branded version of the WildTangent game center that is pre-installed with many TOSHIBA PCs. During pre-install it includes several WT games already loaded on to the PC for instant trial play. If you do not play WildTangent games or do not wish to use the trail versions you may uninstall this software.

About  (from WildTangent)

WildTangent operates a cross-device games service that allows consumers around the world to access games through our convenient WildTangent Games App. Fueled by our digital currency, WildCoins, and a proprietary ad platforms including, BrandBoost, the service delivers the most cost-efficient way to play games. Consumer...  Read more

Overview

It is bundled and preinstalled with various Toshiba computers. The most used version is 1.0.0.43, with over 98% 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. The software installer includes 114 files and is usually about 6.03 MB (6,326,829 bytes).

TOSHIBA Games 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 detailsProgram details

URL: support.wildgames.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA Games
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA Games\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 6.03 MB

Program filesFiles installed by TOSHIBA Games

  • uninstall.exe - WildTangent Uninstaller
  • webdriver.dll - WebDriver Module (WildTangent Web Driver)
  • GameConsole.exe - Game Console (GameConsole)
  • GameConsole-wt.dll
  • GameConsole-wt.exe
  • DRM0302.dll - DRM3 Module (WildTangent DRM Module)
  • GameConsoleService.exe - GameConsole (GameConsoleService)
  • Blackhawk2-WT.exe - Wild Games
  • BlasterBall3-WT.exe
  • Fate-WT.exe
  • JEOPARDY!-WT.exe
  • penguins-WT.exe
  • Scrabble-WT.exe
  • WinBej2-WT.exe
  • wtap.dll
  • HotSauce.dll - HOTSauce (HOTSauce Dynamic Link Library)
  • Chuzzle-WT.exe - Chuzzle Deluxe
  • Diner Dash-WT.exe - Diner Dash
  • DropExtreme-WT.exe - Drop! Extreme
  • FamilyFeud3-WT.exe - Family Feud 3
  • farm-WT.exe - Farm Frenzy
  • Glyph2-WT.exe - Glyph 2
  • golf-WT.exe - Wild Games Wild Games Wild Games Wild Games Wild Games
  • JewelQuest3-WT.exe - Jewel Quest 3
  • mahjong-WT.exe
  • Polar-WT.exe
  • QBeez 2-WT.exe
  • QBz-WT.exe
  • SeaLifeSafari-WT.exe
  • tradewinds-WT.exe - Tradewinds

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • GameConsoleService.exe runs as a service named 'GameConsoleService' (GameConsoleService) "GameConsole management services".

How do I remove TOSHIBA Games?

You can uninstall TOSHIBA Games from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program TOSHIBA Games, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TOSHIBA Games.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 80%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 93.42%
Windows 7 5.79%
Windows 10 0.53%
Windows XP 0.26%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 89.46%
Windows 7 Home Premium 4.08%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.77%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.45%
Windows Vista Ultimate 0.92%
Windows Vista Business 0.40%

Distribution by countryGeography

96.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 96.53%
  India 0.31%
  Mexico 0.23%
  Canada 0.23%
  Poland 0.23%
  Colombia 0.15%
  Slovakia 0.15%
  Egypt 0.15%
  United Kingdom 0.15%
  Nicaragua 0.08%
  LY 0.08%
  Brazil 0.08%
  Uruguay 0.08%
  Qatar 0.08%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba 98.94%
Hewlett-Packard 0.40%
Lenovo 0.13%
American Megatrends 0.13%
Sony 0.13%
Acer 0.13%
ASUS 0.13%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite A205 18.31%
TOSHIBA Satellite L305D 14.48%
TOSHIBA Satellite A215 13.52%
TOSHIBA Satellite L355D 9.29%
TOSHIBA Satellite A305 7.10%
TOSHIBA Satellite P205D 5.60%

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

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