Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE
Overview
Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE is a software program developed by Lavasoft. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named Ad-Aware.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 24.16 MB (25,331,045 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 64% of users of Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.lavasoftsupport.com
Help link: www.lavasoft.de
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Plugins\tweakse
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Plugins\tweakse\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files2\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Plugins\tweakse\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 24.16 MB
Files installed by Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE
Program executable: | Ad-Aware.exe |
Name: | Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE |
| Ad-Aware SE Core application |
Path: | C:\Program\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Aware.exe |
MD5: | 7228bba5b44585f98a4cbdb60e6a191a |
Additional files:
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UNWISE.EXE
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Ad-Aware.exe - Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE (Ad-Aware SE Core application)
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Ad-Watch.exe - Ad-Aware SE (Ad-Watch System Protector)
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unregaaw.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{6768D28E-B6AC-49C5-988D-1DD310504E28}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- Ad-Watch.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AWMON' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Watch.exe".
How do I remove Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE?
You can uninstall Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE 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 Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE, 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 Tweak-SE plug-in for Ad-Aware SE.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 17%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
63.64% |
Brazil |
9.09% |
Canada |
9.09% |
United Kingdom |
9.09% |
Sweden |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung |
20.00% |
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Intel |
20.00% |
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GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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Dell |
20.00% |
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Alienware |
20.00% |
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Common models |
Velocity Micro, Inc DP965... |
20.00% |
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Samsung SQ45S70S |
20.00% |
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LENOVO 0896B6G |
20.00% |
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GBT GBTUACPI |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
20.00% |
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About Lavasoft
Lavasoft is a development company that produces anti-spyware software, most known for Ad-Aware.
Publisher URL: www.lavasoft.com