TexTally
What is TexTally?
The software may bundle additional potentially unwanted toolbars. - "During installation of this download you will be given the option to install closely related programs from the NCH Software suite. These are optional and you can select what you want depending on your requirements."
About (from NCH Software)
TexTally is a line count software application designed to assist typists to count the number of words, lines or characters in any document. TexTally can also be used to calculate a dollar amount based on a formula that you enter for billing purposes
This word, character and line counter software works with almost al... Read more
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 installer includes 4 files and is usually about 897.16 KB (918,694 bytes).
TexTally has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.nch.com.au/counter/index.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\nch software\textally
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NCH Software\TexTally\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 897.16 KB
Files installed by TexTally
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textally.exe - TexTally
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ttsetup_v1.09.exe
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ttsetup_v1.10.exe
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- textally.exe is scheduled as a task named 'textallyShakeIcon' (Next runs on 7/16/2015 at 10:39 AM).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- textally.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TexTally' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NCH Software\TexTally\textally.exe" -logon.
How do I remove TexTally?
You can uninstall TexTally 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 TexTally, 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 TexTally.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 14%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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Geography
40.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
40.00% |
| Canada |
30.00% |
| France |
10.00% |
| India |
10.00% |
| Iran |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Toshiba |
28.57% |
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| American Megatrends |
28.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P870 |
20.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C670 |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H |
20.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron N4030 |
20.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5523 |
20.00% |
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About NCH Software
NCH is a software development company tat primarily sells to individuals via their website.
Publisher URL: www.nchsoftware.com