Should I remove Total Annihilation Zero?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 5.47 days
161.43 days >
Average installed length: 84.82 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 0.8.4011 |
100.00% |
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Total Annihilation Zero
from Total Annihilation Universe
Overview
Total Annihilation Zero is a software program developed by Total Annihilation Universe. 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 setup package generally installs about 33 files and is usually about 601.81 KB (616,252 bytes). The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 47% of users of Total Annihilation Zero come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Brazil.
Program details
URL: zero.tauniverse.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Total Annihilation\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D50D11CC-3CFA-4A83-A83D-045DEDBC5552}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 601.81 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Total Annihilation Zero
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TAE.EXE (by Cavedog Entertainment) - Total Annihilation Map and Mission Editor, (TAE)
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TotalA.exe (by Cavedog Entertainment) - Cavedog Entertainment's Total Annihilation (Total Annihilation)
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mptaext.dll - Total Annihilation Game Extension
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audiere.dll (by http://aegisknight.org/) - audiere
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goggame.dll
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online.dll
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smackw32.dll
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tadwngox.dll
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taheatx.dll
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takalix.dll
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tamplayx.dll
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tatenx.dll
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tawirepx.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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win32.dll
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ddraw.dll (by Swedish Yankspankers) - ddraw
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Dplayx.dll - TA Demo Recorder component
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GameuxInstallHelper.dll (by Microsoft) - Game Explorer Install Helper DLL
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setup.exe (by Cavedog) - Cavedog Setup Application
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TA Mutation.exe
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TA_Zero_Alpha_4.exe - Total Annihilation Zero (Total Annihilation Zero Alpha 4)
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tabackup.exe
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Tabtunst.exe
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tademo99b2.exe
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TAESC_BETA_6_8_1.exe - Total Annihilation Escalation Beta 6.8.1 (Total Annihilation: Escalation Beta 6.8.1)
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tdraw.dll (by Swedish Yankspankers) - TA PATCH 3.9.0.2
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tmusi.dll
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Total Annihilation.exe
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TOTALM_b692.exe - Total Mayhem Beta 6.92
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tplayx.dll (by Swedish Yankspankers & TA Universe community) - TA Unofficial Patch - Demo Recorder Component
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updater.exe - Total Annihilation v3.9.02 Beta Patch (Total Annihilation Unofficial Patch Updater)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- updater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'updater.exe' (runs daily at 00:00).
- TotalA.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F0A8E6DF-7088-44C0-884B-A5BFCF3245DE}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- tabackup.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Total Annihilation\TotalA.exe'.
How do I remove Total Annihilation Zero?
You can uninstall Total Annihilation Zero 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 Total Annihilation Zero, 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 Total Annihilation Zero.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win XP 10%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
84.82
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
30.00% |
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| Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8 |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Geography
46.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.67% |
| France |
13.33% |
| Brazil |
6.67% |
| UA |
6.67% |
| Finland |
6.67% |
| New Zealand |
6.67% |
| Canada |
6.67% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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| ASUS |
25.00% |
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| Samsung |
12.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.50% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50D-A-... |
12.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Qosmio X875 |
12.50% |
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| Samsung 300E5EV/300E4EV/2... |
12.50% |
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| MSI MS-7751 |
12.50% |
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| innotek GmbH VirtualBox |
12.50% |
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| HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC |
12.50% |
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