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WINXP SP2 TCP Fix
from FALCON Computer Technology
Overview
WINXP SP2 TCP Fix is a software program developed by FALCON Computer Technology. 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. 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 is about 852.34 KB (872,800 bytes) when donwloaded. 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 88% of users of WINXP SP2 TCP Fix come from the United States, it is also popular in South Africa.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WINXPSP2Patch
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\WINXPS~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\WINXPS~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 852.34 KB
Files installed by WINXP SP2 TCP Fix
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove WINXP SP2 TCP Fix?
You can uninstall WINXP SP2 TCP Fix 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 WINXP SP2 TCP Fix, 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 WINXP SP2 TCP Fix.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
87.50% |
| South Africa |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
66.67% |
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| American Megatrends |
33.33% |
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