VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6
What is VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6? (from Avanquest Software)
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Overview
VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6 is a software program developed by Avanquest Software. The most common release is 6.0.1.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 primary executable is named fix-it.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 64 files and is usually about 87.65 MB (91,908,587 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 78% of users of VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Vietnam.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Avanquest Publishing USA, Inc.
URL: www.avanquest.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\vcom\fix-it
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FBBDA4D7-5FC7-4FCF-B2C9-A94B32F774AA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 87.65 MB
Files installed by VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6
| Program executable: | fix-it.exe |
| Name: | Fix-It Utilities |
| Fix-It Utilities 6 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\vcom\fix-it\fix-it.exe |
| MD5: | 8897ddb0bb4332798aa76ea960ef1e73 |
Additional files:
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APResource.dll - Fix-It Utilities (APResource)
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AVCmd.exe - Command-Line Virus Scanner
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AVPORT.dll - VCOM Schnittstellenmonitor
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BOOTRPR.dll - Boot Repair
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CreateCheckpointEngine.dll - CreateCheckpointEngine Module
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CSEngine.dll - CSEngine Module
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CSUI.dll - CSUI
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errhook.dll - Error Tracker Window Hook
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ETrack.exe - Track Error Messages
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ExtOutput.dll - External output for DCP
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ISMAGIC.exe - IStorageMagic storage file editor.
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CheckpointTask.dll - CheckpointTask
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CREATECHECKPOINTUI.dll - CreateCheckpointUI
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errorui.dll - My Tool
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mxpm.dll - Property Manager (OLE Storage)
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mxtask.exe - The background task server
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csmsgapi.dll (by Catalyst Development) - Catalyst SocketTools (SocketTools Mail Message Library)
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cstimapi.dll (by Catalyst Development) - Time Protocol Library
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aud.dll (by Eurosoft (UK)) - I97 Diagnostics (I97 AUD Group)
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cddmsg.dll (by Eurosoft (US)) - I97 CDN Group
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cddmsgnt.dll (by Eurosoft (UK))
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cdn.dll
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com.dll - I97 COM Group
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devnode.dll (by Eurosoft (US)) - I97 USB Group
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dgs_api.dll - I97 API
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dgs_svc.dll - I97 Services
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diskcomn.dll - Common disk test resources for HDN, STR, etc.
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dmsagent.dll
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dmsant.dll
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dvd.dll - I97 DVD Group
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dvdmsg.dll
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dvdmsg9x.dll
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dvdmsgnt.dll
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Bpmnt.dll (by Trend Micro) - vsapi (BPMNT)
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AutoUpd.dll
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CheckpointNotify.exe
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ezhelper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- mxtask.exe runs as a service named 'Fix-It Task Manager' (Fix-It Task Manager).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Fix-It.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\VCOM\Fix-It\Fix-It.exe'.
How do I remove VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6?
You can uninstall VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6 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 VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6, 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 VCOM Fix-It Utilities Professional 6.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 45%
Win 10 5%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 65%
Keep it 35%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
54.55% |
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| Windows 7 |
36.36% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.55% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.55% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
57.14% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.05% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.76% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.76% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.76% |
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Geography
78.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
78.13% |
| Germany |
6.25% |
| Vietnam |
3.13% |
| Switzerland |
3.13% |
| Australia |
3.13% |
| Austria |
3.13% |
| United Kingdom |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
31.58% |
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| Acer |
21.05% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.53% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.53% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.26% |
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| Sahara |
5.26% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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| Intel |
5.26% |
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| Gateway |
5.26% |
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Common models |
| VIA PT800-8237 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L25 ... |
5.88% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
5.88% |
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| HP Pavilion 061 ED891AA-A... |
5.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
5.88% |
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| HP Compaq dx2300 Microtow... |
5.88% |
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About (from Avanquest Software)
Avanquest Software is a world leading developer of personal and professional software, encompassing a large number of categories including Creativity and Learning software, Utilities and Multimedia, all featured with the latest cutting edge technology to provide a more secure and enjoyable experience to people looking for easy and affordable software solutions in everyday life.
Publisher URL: www.avanquest.com