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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.1 100.00%

TechSmith EnSharpen

Overview

TechSmith EnSharpen is a program developed by TechSmith. 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. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 10. While about 88% of users of TechSmith EnSharpen come from the United States, it is also popular in France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.techsmith.com/techsupp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\techsmith\ensharpen
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\TechSmith\EnSharpen\UNWISE.EXE /U /Z "C:\Program Files\TechSmith\EnSharpen\INSTALL.LOG"
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)

Program filesFiles installed by TechSmith EnSharpen

  • UNWISE.EXE

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • 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).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.

How do I remove TechSmith EnSharpen?

You can uninstall TechSmith EnSharpen 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 TechSmith EnSharpen, 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 TechSmith EnSharpen.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 67%
Win 10 33%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 66.67%
Windows 10 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 66.67%
Windows 8 33.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 87.50%
  France 12.50%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
Acer 33.33%
Common models
Sony VGN-FS660P_W 33.33%
HP Pavilion 061 EJ237AA-A... 33.33%
Gateway ZX4970 33.33%

About TechSmith

Sells SnagIt, Camtasia Studio and other applications as well as hosts screencast.com, a screencast hosting service.
Publisher URL: www.techsmith.com

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