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What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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TaxACT 2011 Illinois

Overview

TaxACT 2011 Illinois is a software program developed by 2nd Story Software. 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 primary executable is named UnStTax.exe. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 92.1 MB (96,577,518 bytes). 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 detailsProgram details

URL: www.taxact.com
Installation folder: C:\2nd Story Software\TaxACT 2011
Uninstaller: C:\2NDSTO~1\TAXACT~3\UnStTax.exe C:\2NDSTO~1\TAXACT~3\1040_IL.log
Estimated size: 92.1 MB

Program filesFiles installed by TaxACT 2011 Illinois

Program executable:UnStTax.exe
Path:C:\2nd Story Software\taxact 2011\UnStTax.exe
MD5:aa7f3dace4faa844a722eaa6aa71a017
Additional files:
  • TaxACT11.exe - TaxACT 2011 (TaxACT Application)
  • 1040_AZcalc.dll - Calculation Module
  • 1040_FedCalc.dll
  • 1040_Fedprint.dll - Print Module
  • 1040_ILcalc.dll
  • 1040_MOcalc.dll
  • UpdateMgr.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • TaxACT11.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CCD17117-E876-4CD5-9629-FB8FBA197187}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • TaxACT11.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\2nd Story Software\TaxACT 2011\TaxACT11.exe'.

How do I remove TaxACT 2011 Illinois?

You can uninstall TaxACT 2011 Illinois 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 TaxACT 2011 Illinois, 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 TaxACT 2011 Illinois.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win XP 5%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
 
US RANK
#32,112

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.90%
Windows 10 19.05%
Windows Vista 14.29%
Windows XP 4.76%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.57%
Windows 7 Professional 19.05%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%
Windows 8.1 Pro 9.52%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... 9.52%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.52%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 28.57%
GIGABYTE 9.52%
Sony 9.52%
Acer 4.76%
Toshiba 4.76%
Sahara 4.76%
Lenovo 4.76%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite P505 5.00%
Sony VPCEB11FX 5.00%
Sony VGN-NW265F 5.00%
LENOVO IdeaCentre K320 5.00%
HP-Pavilion AW023AV-ABA 6... 5.00%
Hewlett-Packard p6733w 5.00%

About (from 2nd Story Software, Inc.)

2nd Story Software specializes in tax preparation software and Web-based services.
Publisher URL: www.taxact.com

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