Should I remove Tools Update Platform?
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 #4,154
United States Rank #12,314
Reach 0.1292%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.60 days
253.76 days >
Average installed length: 133.33 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
5.0.0.61 |
1.96% |
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5.0.0.57 |
2.75% |
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5.0.0.46 |
0.20% |
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1.2.0.27 |
16.77% |
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1.2.0.24 |
0.04% |
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1.2.0.19 |
2.47% |
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1.1.0.15773 |
37.27% |
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1.1.0.15722 |
7.58% |
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1.1.0.15707 |
28.04% |
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1.1.0.15694 |
0.35% |
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1.1.0.14 |
2.55% |
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Tools Update Platform
by Beijing Zhihuimen Techology co,.Ltd
Overview
Tools Update Platform is a program developed by Beijing Zhihuimen Techology co,.Ltd. The most used version is 1.1.0.15773, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 main program executable is updateplatform.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.85 MB (1,944,352 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 40% of users of Tools Update Platform come from Brazil, it is also popular in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\toolsupdateplatform
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ToolsUpdatePlatform\UpdatePlatform.exe Uninstall Force
Estimated size: 1.85 MB
Files installed by Tools Update Platform
Program executable: | updateplatform.exe |
Name: | Update Platform Application |
Path: | C:\Program Files\toolsupdateplatform\updateplatform.exe |
MD5: | d957d405b01a04deb1c066f787b70b16 |
Additional files:
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BrowserInfo.exe - BrowserInfo Application
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CrashReport.exe
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CrashUL.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- UpdatePlatform.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named ToolsUpdatePlatform_ScheduledTask.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UpdatePlatform.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ToolsUpdatePlatform\UpdatePlatform.exe'.
How do I remove Tools Update Platform?
You can uninstall Tools Update Platform 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 Tools Update Platform, 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 Tools Update Platform.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 45%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.69% |
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Windows 10 |
45.43% |
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Windows XP |
2.79% |
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Windows Vista |
1.10% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.49% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
8.62% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.54% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.23% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.07% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
7.36% |
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Geography
39.79% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
39.79% |
Saudi Arabia |
14.11% |
Egypt |
12.84% |
United Kingdom |
11.95% |
United States |
9.67% |
Thailand |
3.98% |
United Arab Emirates |
0.85% |
Indonesia |
0.70% |
France |
0.70% |
DZ |
0.50% |
Germany |
0.39% |
Spain |
0.31% |
Portugal |
0.27% |
Italy |
0.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
22.78% |
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Dell |
20.43% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
19.97% |
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ASUS |
9.27% |
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Samsung |
8.75% |
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Lenovo |
7.64% |
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Toshiba |
6.53% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.63% |
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Common models |
Positivo Positivo MO... |
3.57% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.10% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.26% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.26% |
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Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
2.26% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
2.14% |
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