TOSHIBA Value Added Package
What is TOSHIBA Value Added Package?
The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) is a suite of utilities which the Toshiba Corporation released to address hardware and software issues on Toshiba desktop and laptop computers. According to Toshiba, the Value Added Package includes the following programs and utilities: Toshiba Utilities, Toshiba Common Modules, Power Saver and Accessibilit.
About (from TOSHIBA)
The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:
- TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intellige... Read more
Overview
It is bundled and preinstalled with various Toshiba computers. The most used version is 1.6.1.64, with over 93% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is eReg.exe. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 675.04 KB (691,242 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.
Note: This program has often been considered as bloatware by some users as it is bundled on various manufacturer's new PCs. (Because this might be considered bloatware does not mean the software is bad or harmful, if you use it regularly its worthwhile to have. However, bloatware typically means the program is optional and was simply pre-installed but is not required and can be removed.) Some quick tips to be aware of:
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Toshiba PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
URL: www.toshiba.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Toshiba\TOSHIBAValueAddedPackage\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TVAP\Setup.exe
Estimated size: 675.04 KB
Files installed by TOSHIBA Value Added Package
| Program executable: | eReg.exe |
| Name: | PowerReg |
| Product Registration |
| Signed by: | Logitech |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\My Company Name\My Product Name\eReg.exe |
| MD5: | 5512238db69736055565e6f5de62574a |
Additional files:
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Setup.exe - TOSHIBA Value Added Package setup launcher
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uninstalltool.exe - TOSHIBA Sync Utility
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UnInst.exe
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UnStupDl.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UnInst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B2E054F7-4194-4764-8C9D-0A3623F9DAC3}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove TOSHIBA Value Added Package?
You can uninstall TOSHIBA Value Added Package 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 TOSHIBA Value Added Package, 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 TOSHIBA Value Added Package.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #252
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REACH
~2.29%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.29% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.90% |
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| Windows XP |
0.10% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
67.05% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.63% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.96% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.95% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.85% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.90% |
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Geography
60.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
60.47% |
| United Kingdom |
5.60% |
| Canada |
3.64% |
| Germany |
3.52% |
| Australia |
3.47% |
| France |
3.32% |
| Italy |
1.48% |
| Spain |
1.08% |
| Japan |
1.05% |
| Portugal |
0.97% |
| Netherlands |
0.87% |
| Mexico |
0.76% |
| Belgium |
0.68% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.66% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
99.55% |
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| Dell |
0.22% |
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| Acer |
0.13% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.10% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
5.37% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
5.03% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
5.01% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
4.67% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
3.52% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
3.26% |
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About TOSHIBA
Toshiba electronics, electrical equipment and information technology corporation that is a diversified manufacturer of electrical products, spanning information and communications equipment and systems, electronic components and materials, power systems, Internet-based solutions and services, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Publisher URL: www.toshiba.com