Should I remove Torch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
40% remove it60% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,029
United States Rank #1,724
Reach 0.6724%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.75 days
612.05 days >
Average installed length: 321.59 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 69.0.0.2990 |
0.02% |
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| 65.0.0.1617 |
0.01% |
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| 65.0.0.1594 |
0.02% |
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| 60.0.0.1508 |
0.77% |
|
| 57.0.0.12335 |
0.46% |
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| 55.0.0.12195 |
0.36% |
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| 55.0.0.12137 |
0.56% |
|
| 55.0.0.12092 |
0.27% |
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| 55.0.0.12079 |
0.04% |
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| 53.0.0.11780 |
1.00% |
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| 52.0.0.11700 |
0.23% |
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| 52.0.0.11657 |
0.15% |
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| 51.0.0.11603 |
1.25% |
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| 51.0.0.11594 |
0.02% |
|
| 47.0.0.11536 |
0.52% |
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| 47.0.0.11490 |
1.40% |
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| 45.0.0.11172 |
1.51% |
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| 45.0.0.11014 |
1.09% |
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| 45.0.0.10802 |
2.23% |
|
| 42.0.0.10695 |
0.54% |
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| 42.0.0.10537 |
0.91% |
|
| 42.0.0.10458 |
0.11% |
|
| 42.0.0.10338 |
1.86% |
|
| 42.0.0.9895 |
4.14% |
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| 42.0.0.9883 |
0.02% |
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| 42.0.0.9806 |
0.80% |
|
| 42.0.0.9757 |
0.50% |
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| 39.0.0.9626 |
3.29% |
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| 39.0.0.9622 |
0.03% |
|
| 39.0.0.9329 |
3.33% |
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| 39.0.0.9309 |
0.03% |
|
| 39.0.0.9037 |
1.74% |
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| 36.0.0.8979 |
0.80% |
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| 36.0.0.8900 |
0.49% |
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| 36.0.0.8667 |
4.47% |
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| 36.0.0.8455 |
0.58% |
|
| 36.0.0.8253 |
4.11% |
|
| 36.0.0.8226 |
2.46% |
|
| 36.0.0.8117 |
1.09% |
|
| 36.0.0.8010 |
0.29% |
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| 33.0.0.7805 |
0.25% |
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| 33.0.0.7723 |
6.53% |
|
| 33.0.0.7712 |
1.03% |
|
| 33.0.0.7703 |
0.37% |
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| 33.0.0.7462 |
0.85% |
|
| 33.0.0.7326 |
8.26% |
|
| 33.0.0.7209 |
0.32% |
|
| 33.0.0.7188 |
0.26% |
|
| 33.0.0.7027 |
2.62% |
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| 33.0.0.6969 |
0.60% |
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| 33.0.0.6907 |
0.35% |
|
| 71 versions |
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Torch
What is Torch?
Torch Browser is a freeware Chromium based web browser and Internet suite developed by Torch Media. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying websites, sharing websites via social networks, downloading torrents, accelerating downloads and grabbing online media, all directly from the browser. Torch Browser is commercial freeware offered for Microsoft Windows only. The built-in BitTorrent client allows users to download torrent files. Users can directly share sites, videos, audio and search results with their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
About (from Torch Media)
Torch is a free and unique software that offers you powerful browsing together with built-in media downloading and sharing features. Torch Browser is based on the Chromium technology platform, giving it fast browsing capabilities. With Torch, you can share sites you like, download torrents, accelerate downloads and g... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 33.0.0.7326, with over 95% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 torch.exe. The software installer includes 82 files and is usually about 520.75 KB (533,243 bytes). TorchUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Torch has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Torch Media, Inc
URL: www.torchbrowser.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Torch
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Torch\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 520.75 KB
Files installed by Torch
| Program executable: | torch.exe |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe |
| MD5: | 06f19e3d64f1ef70384f3469575ee8e4 |
Additional files:
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TorchSetup-r20-n-bo.exe - Torch (Torch Browser)
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Uninstall.exe - Torch Browser Uninstall
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UpdateDownload.exe
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TorchHelper.dll - Torch Helper
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TorchUpdate.exe - Torch Update Module
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Helper.dll
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TorchInstaller.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- torch.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_840511F5DD6AA488F18867C5928028CC' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --no-startup-window.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- torch.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Torch\Application\torch.exe'.
How do I remove Torch?
You can uninstall Torch 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 Torch, 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 Torch.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 40%
Keep it 60%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.35% |
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| Windows 10 |
34.66% |
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| Windows XP |
3.63% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.35% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.28% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.31% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.39% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.13% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.65% |
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Geography
31.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
31.38% |
| United Kingdom |
4.58% |
| India |
4.46% |
| IQ |
3.57% |
| MA |
3.21% |
| DZ |
2.81% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.64% |
| Canada |
2.35% |
| Egypt |
2.24% |
| France |
2.10% |
| Italy |
2.07% |
| Australia |
2.01% |
| Germany |
1.87% |
| Brazil |
1.58% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.30% |
|
| Dell |
19.98% |
|
| Acer |
18.35% |
|
| Toshiba |
9.20% |
|
| ASUS |
8.06% |
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| Lenovo |
4.96% |
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| Samsung |
4.30% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.09% |
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| Intel |
1.23% |
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| MSI |
0.51% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
8.67% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.72% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
3.99% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.82% |
|
| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.13% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.98% |
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Publisher URL: www.torchbrowser.com