Should I remove TextPad?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #19,562
United States Rank #13,923
Reach 0.0114%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.7.2 |
91.96% |
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4.7.1 |
1.34% |
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4.7.0 |
6.70% |
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TextPad 4.7
from Helios
Overview
TextPad 4.7 is a software program developed by Helios. The most common release is 4.7.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named shellext.dll. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 1.78 MB (1,866,240 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 66% of users of TextPad come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and India.
Program details
URL: www.textpad.com
Help link: www.textpad.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\textpad 4\samples
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B510A987-487E-4C66-9F4F-D386AC275715}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by TextPad 4.7
Program module: | shellext.dll |
Name: | TextPad Add-On |
| TextPad shell extension DLL |
Path: | C:\Program Files\textpad 4\system\shellext.dll |
MD5: | ea5f1e7620cfb18ee82aae7740cc2246 |
| TextPad shell extension DLL is part of TextPad, a text editor for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. |
Additional files:
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ddeopn32.exe - TextPad (DDE Interface)
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plumb.exe - Plumb (TextPad interface program for user tools)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- shellext.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'TextPad' with a class of {2F25CF20-C569-11D1-B94C-00608CB45480}.
How do I remove TextPad?
You can uninstall TextPad 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 TextPad 4.7, 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 TextPad.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win Server 2003 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
#19,562
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
58.93% |
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Windows XP |
20.98% |
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Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista |
5.36% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.81% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
15.84% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.48% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.98% |
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Windows 10 Home |
3.62% |
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Geography
66.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
66.12% |
Canada |
5.21% |
India |
4.56% |
United Kingdom |
4.56% |
SD |
1.95% |
Australia |
1.63% |
Israel |
1.30% |
South Africa |
0.98% |
Thailand |
0.98% |
Greece |
0.98% |
Iran |
0.98% |
Germany |
0.98% |
Belgium |
0.65% |
France |
0.65% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
41.35% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.80% |
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Acer |
7.52% |
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ASUS |
7.52% |
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Intel |
6.02% |
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Toshiba |
5.26% |
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American Megatrends |
4.51% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.51% |
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Lenovo |
2.26% |
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Samsung |
1.50% |
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MSI |
0.75% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.50% |
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VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
2.50% |
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Dell Latitude E6410 |
2.50% |
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Dell Dell DXP061 |
1.67% |
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Dell OptiPlex 7010 |
1.67% |
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Dell Studio XPS 435T/9000 |
1.67% |
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