Should I remove TextPad 6?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,015
United States Rank #8,872
Reach 0.0312%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 112.52 days
591.78 days >
Average installed length: 310.93 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.5.0 |
1.14% |
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6.3.0 |
0.65% |
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6.2.2 |
46.02% |
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6.1.3 |
42.11% |
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6.1.1 |
0.16% |
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6.1.0 |
6.83% |
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6.0.0 |
3.09% |
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TextPad 6
from Helios
What is TextPad 6? (from Helios)
When just getting the job done is work enough, the last thing you need is to waste time having to learn yet another computer application. Your experience with other tools should be relevant to each new application, making it possible to sit down and use that new application right away. That's why TextPad® is so popular... Read more
Overview
TextPad 6 is a program developed by Helios. The most used version is 6.2.2, 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 software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 4.15 MB (4,353,024 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 57% of users of TextPad 6 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.textpad.com
Help link: www.textpad.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\textpad 6\samples
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{3F04067F-0DA5-4F48-9A89-6FCFD2A9E040}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.15 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by TextPad 6
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ddeopn32.exe - TextPad (DDE Interface)
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plumb.exe - Plumb (TextPad interface program for user tools)
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shellext64.dll - TextPad 64-bit shell extension DLL
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urifileopen.exe - URIFileOpen (Convert URI to filename & pass to TextPad)
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shellext32.dll - TextPad 32-bit shell extension DLL
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- shellext64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'TextPad' with a class of {ABECE8A0-FF84-4efb-82AE-9B3181CE097D}.
- shellext32.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'TextPad' with a class of {ABECE8A0-FF84-4efb-82AE-9B3181CE097D}.
How do I remove TextPad 6?
You can uninstall TextPad 6 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 6, 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 6.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
#11,015
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
74.68% |
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Windows 10 |
17.37% |
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Windows XP |
5.19% |
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Windows Vista |
2.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.23% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
20.59% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.01% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
6.37% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.23% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.92% |
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Geography
56.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
56.91% |
United Kingdom |
4.99% |
Germany |
4.22% |
Italy |
3.71% |
India |
2.69% |
Canada |
2.43% |
Brazil |
1.79% |
France |
1.41% |
Netherlands |
1.41% |
Belgium |
1.15% |
Norway |
1.15% |
Switzerland |
1.02% |
Australia |
1.02% |
Spain |
1.02% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
34.64% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
26.29% |
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Acer |
9.58% |
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ASUS |
8.11% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.65% |
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Lenovo |
5.16% |
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Samsung |
4.91% |
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Toshiba |
2.46% |
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Intel |
1.97% |
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Alienware |
0.74% |
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Gateway |
0.49% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.16% |
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Dell Latitude E6420 |
4.27% |
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Dell XPS 8500 |
2.37% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
1.90% |
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Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
1.90% |
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ASUSTeK K55VD |
1.90% |
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