Should I remove The Pinball Arcade?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
Be the first to rate (click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.40 days
104.21 days >
Average installed length: 54.76 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.21.3 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by FarSight Studios
The Pinball Arcade
from FarSight Studios
Overview
The Pinball Arcade is a program developed by FarSight Studios. 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. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 3.46 MB (3,629,104 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 33% of users of The Pinball Arcade come from the United States, it is also popular in Hungary and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=63759
Installation folder: C:\Games\The Pinball Arcade\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{97BBE151-0CE5-4386-ACBE-6B65457252B4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.46 MB
Language: Spanish (Spain)
Files installed by The Pinball Arcade
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PinballArcade.exe
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binkw32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Bink and Smacker (RAD Video Tools)
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Mss32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Miles Sound System
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PBAConfig.exe - PBAConfig
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steam_api.dll (by Valve) - Steam Client API (Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01) (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01))
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Steamclient.dll (by SKIDROW) - Steamclient Engine
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TPA - v1.21.3 to v1.22.7.exe - Visual Patch Runtime (Patch Application)
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TPA - v1.22.7 to v1.23.7.exe
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TPA - v1.23.7 to v1.24.8.exe
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TPA - v1.24.8 to v1.25.10.exe
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TPA - v1.25.10 to v1.26.11.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- PinballArcade.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{45BEC8AB-6E3D-4FE6-9A50-16BBF1B7A02A}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PBAConfig.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\PinballArcade\PBAConfig.exe'.
How do I remove The Pinball Arcade?
You can uninstall The Pinball Arcade 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 The Pinball Arcade, 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 The Pinball Arcade.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 10 35%
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
54.76
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
47.06% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.76% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro N |
11.76% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.88% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.88% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.33% |
| Hungary |
14.29% |
| United Kingdom |
9.52% |
| Australia |
4.76% |
| Belgium |
4.76% |
| Canada |
4.76% |
| France |
4.76% |
| Ireland |
4.76% |
| Italy |
4.76% |
| Kazakstan |
4.76% |
| Netherlands |
4.76% |
| RS |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.77% |
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| GIGABYTE |
23.08% |
|
| ASUS |
15.38% |
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| Alienware |
7.69% |
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| Acer |
7.69% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| Medion |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE P500 |
7.69% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
7.69% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY549AAR-ABA ... |
7.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
7.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p6774y |
7.69% |
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| HPE-380t |
7.69% |
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