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Should I remove ToolTipFixer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #37,714
United States Rank #43,649
Reach 0.0028%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.38 days
571.85 days >
Average installed length: 300.47 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.1 100.00%

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ToolTipFixer 1.0.1

Overview

ToolTipFixer 1.0.1 is a software program developed by NeoSmart Technologies. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named ToolTipFixer.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 31% of users of ToolTipFixer come from the United States, it is also popular in BY and Russia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: neosmart.net/wiki/display/TTF
Help link: neosmart.net/forums
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NeoSmart Technologies\ToolTipFixer
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NeoSmart Technologies\ToolTipFixer\uninstall.exe

Program filesFiles installed by ToolTipFixer 1.0.1

Program executable:ToolTipFixer.exe
Name:ToolTip Fixer
Path:C:\Program Files\NeoSmart Technologies\ToolTipFixer\ToolTipFixer.exe
MD5:503057408a12d652d7cd005b39ff25bd
Additional files:
  • ToolTipFixer.exe - ToolTip Fixer
  • uninstall.exe
  • InstallUtil.exe (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® .NET Framework (.NET Framework installation utility)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • ToolTipFixer.exe runs as a service named 'NST ToolTipFixer' (TTFixerService) "NST ToolTipFixer is a patch for the infamous "hidden tooltip" bug. Check for updates at http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=10".

How do I remove ToolTipFixer?

You can uninstall ToolTipFixer from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program ToolTipFixer 1.0.1, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ToolTipFixer.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 82%
Win 10 2%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 85.71%
Windows 7 10.71%
Windows Vista 1.79%
Windows 10 1.79%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 85.71%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.14%
Windows 7 Professional 3.57%
Windows 10 Pro 1.79%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 1.79%

Distribution by countryGeography

30.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 30.77%
  BY 13.85%
  Russia 10.77%
  Germany 4.62%
  Sweden 4.62%
  Egypt 3.08%
  United Kingdom 3.08%
  Croatia 3.08%
  India 3.08%
  KE 3.08%
  Romania 3.08%
  UA 3.08%
  United Arab Emirates 1.54%
  BA 1.54%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 21.62%
Dell 13.51%
American Megatrends 13.51%
Hewlett-Packard 13.51%
Acer 10.81%
ASUS 5.41%
Sahara 5.41%
Intel 5.41%
Gateway 5.41%
Compaq 5.41%
Common models
GBT AWRDACPI 5.00%
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L 5.00%
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R 2.50%
Gigabyte 945GCM-S2C 2.50%
Sony VGN-S150(UC) 2.50%
NVIDIA AWRDACPI 2.50%

Publisher URL: neosmart.net

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