Uplink
What is Uplink?
Uplink is a video game distributed through the GOG.com service, a digital rights management (DRM) free cloud service. The game along with its included extras can be downloaded directly through the website or using the optional GOG Download Manager.
Overview
The most used version is 2.0.0.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is uplink.exe. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 37.38 MB (39,192,809 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.gog.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Uplink\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Uplink\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 37.38 MB
Files installed by Uplink
| Program executable: | uplink.exe |
| Name: | Introversion Software Uplink |
| Uplink |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\GOG.com\Uplink\uplink.exe |
| MD5: | 588bc8012292f8b5fde22bc4d8c2d2f7 |
Additional files:
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UplinkSupport.exe (by Introversion Software) - Introversion Software Uplink Support (UplinkSupport)
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SDL_mixer.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL_mixer)
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glut32.dll
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goggame.dll
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SDL.dll
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tcp4w32.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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dbghelp.dll (by Microsoft) - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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FBI_UPLINK.exe
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GameuxInstallHelper.dll (by Microsoft) - Game Explorer Install Helper DLL
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GLU32.DLL - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(TM) Operating System (OpenGL Utility Library DLL)
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goggame-1207659033.dll
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OnlinkUpdate-1.0.1.exe
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Onlink-x86.exe
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Onlink-x86_64.exe
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opengl32.dll - OpenGL Client DLL
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SimplyUplink.exe
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uninst.exe
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Uplaunch.exe - Uplink Launcher
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- uplink.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{90F372E3-6C57-4A24-B3CD-518BA56CE165}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Uplink?
You can uninstall Uplink 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 Uplink, 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 Uplink.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win XP 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #36,056
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
31.75% |
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| Windows XP |
1.59% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.05% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.46% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.76% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.76% |
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Geography
54.79% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.79% |
| Germany |
8.22% |
| United Kingdom |
6.85% |
| France |
5.48% |
| Finland |
4.11% |
| Australia |
4.11% |
| South Africa |
2.74% |
| Vietnam |
1.37% |
| Belgium |
1.37% |
| Sweden |
1.37% |
| Greece |
1.37% |
| Israel |
1.37% |
| Croatia |
1.37% |
| DK |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
16.28% |
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| ASUS |
16.28% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.95% |
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| Acer |
13.95% |
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| Dell |
11.63% |
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| Samsung |
6.98% |
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| Toshiba |
6.98% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.65% |
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| MSI |
2.33% |
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| Intel |
2.33% |
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| Alienware |
2.33% |
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| Sony |
2.33% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO Lenovo IdeaPad Y58... |
5.13% |
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| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
5.13% |
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| Samsung 550P5C/550P7C |
2.56% |
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| NOVATECH LTD DESKTOP PC |
2.56% |
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| MSI_NB GT70 2OC/2OD |
2.56% |
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| LENOVO 20255 |
2.56% |
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About GOG.com
GOG Limited (GOG.com) is a video game distribution service that delivers "classic" video games through its DRM-free digital platform for Windows.
Publisher URL: www.gog.com