Tight Backgrounds
What is Tight Backgrounds?
The screensaver is installed with the software bundler called InstallIQ. InstallIQ is an install manager that will manage the installation of the software and will make recommendations for additional advertising supported or other 3rd party software that may include toolbars, browser add-ons, game applications, anti-virus applications, and other types of applications. Although you are not required to install any additional software, you need to manually uncheck the additional software or it will be installed on your PC. Software that may be offered during installation includes Yahoo! Toolbar, PC Optimizer Pro, DefaultTab, Genieo, Smart PC Cleaner, and others. Uninstalling the screensaver will not automatically removed the bundled software. InstallIQ is developed by W3i, LLC.
About (from Freeze.com)
Screensaver.com is distributing modified installers which differ from the originals. The modified installers are compliant with the original software manufacturer's policies and Terms of Service. InstallIQ™ is an install manager that will manage the installation of your selected software. In addition to managing the in... Read more
Overview
- Installs a Windows Service
- Known to include offers within the setup
Tight Backgrounds has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Freeze.com, LLC
URL: www.freeze.com
Help link: www.freeze.com/help/customersupport.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\tight backgrounds
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files1\Freeze.com\Tight Backgrounds\UNINSTAL.EXE"
Estimated size: 6.09 MB
Files installed by Tight Backgrounds
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ms0005.exe - MyLayout Profile Editor
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ms0005-2.exe
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undata.exe
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UNINSTAL.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- undata.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- undata.exe runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- undata.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Tight Backgrounds?
You can uninstall Tight Backgrounds 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 Tight Backgrounds, 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 Tight Backgrounds.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP1) 40%
Win XP 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 50%
Keep it 50%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
80.00% |
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| Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
70.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Geography
92.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.59% |
| Hungary |
3.70% |
| Philippines |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| Toshiba |
30.00% |
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| Gateway |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion NC686AA-ABA a... |
20.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite U205 |
10.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A215 |
10.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
10.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion KQ422AA-ABA a... |
10.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv9000 Notebo... |
10.00% |
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About Freeze.com
Freeze.com aggrigates the traffic of multiple Web sites they own including Freeze.com, ScreenSaver.com, and Wallpapers.
Publisher URL: www.freeze.com