TextTwist 2
What is TextTwist 2?
TextTwist 2 is a free casual video game distributed via the MyPlayCity installer (which will modify the user's browser homepage and default search provider to myplaycity.com within Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome). While the game itself is free to download, uninstalling it will not restore the changes made to the user's browser, although this can be done manually. The game also has some advertising popups when laoding as well as pops open a web page with ads after being played.
Overview
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 7 files and is usually about 26.9 MB (28,206,064 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.MyPlayCity.com
Help link: www.MyPlayCity.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MyPlayCity.com\TextTwist 2\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MyPlayCity.com\TextTwist 2\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 26.9 MB
Files installed by TextTwist 2
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PreLoader.exe
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TextTwist 2.exe
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engine.exe (by GameHouse) - TextTwist 2
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game.exe
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pfbdownloader.exe
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sqlite3.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- TextTwist 2.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB97809E-91DD-4EF5-91CA-F62700D1A970}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove TextTwist 2?
You can uninstall TextTwist 2 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 TextTwist 2, 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 TextTwist 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win XP 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #44,429
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.16% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.79% |
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| Windows XP |
13.16% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.89% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.68% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.42% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.16% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
7.89% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.26% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.26% |
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Geography
38.46% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.46% |
| Philippines |
13.46% |
| Turkey |
5.77% |
| Germany |
3.85% |
| India |
3.85% |
| Italy |
3.85% |
| SC |
3.85% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.92% |
| BN |
1.92% |
| Costa Rica |
1.92% |
| Egypt |
1.92% |
| Spain |
1.92% |
| France |
1.92% |
| United Kingdom |
1.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
31.25% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
12.50% |
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| Toshiba |
6.25% |
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| Sony |
6.25% |
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| Intel |
6.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.13% |
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| NEC |
3.13% |
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| Lenovo |
3.13% |
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| ASUS |
3.13% |
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Common models |
| Haier T5B |
6.06% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L640 |
3.03% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C855-1T... |
3.03% |
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| Sony VPCEA46FM |
3.03% |
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| Sony SVE1712Q1EW |
3.03% |
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| MSI MS-7592 |
3.03% |
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Publisher URL: www.myplaycity.com