Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver
What is Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver?
The Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver is installed with the software bundler called InstallIQ, an install manager that will make recommendations for additional advertising supported or other 3rd party software that may include toolbars, browser add-ons, and other types of potentially unwanted programs. Although you are not required to install any additional software, you need to manually uncheck the bundled offers. Uninstalling the screensaver will not automatically removed the bundled software.
Overview
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. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 3 files.
Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Freeze.com, LLC
URL: www.freeze.com
Help link: support.freeze.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\screensaver.com\whales and dolphins
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files1\ScreenSaver.com\Whales and Dolphins\UNINSTAL.EXE"
Files installed by Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver
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remove.exe
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undata.exe
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UNINSTAL.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- undata.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- undata.exe runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- undata.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver?
You can uninstall Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver 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 Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver, 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 Whales and Dolphins Screen Saver.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
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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 |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.78% |
| DK |
11.11% |
| Sweden |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
75.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte P35C-DS3R |
25.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
25.00% |
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| Dell Dell DXP051 |
25.00% |
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| Dell Dimension E521 |
25.00% |
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About Freeze.com
Freeze.com aggrigates the traffic of multiple Web sites they own including Freeze.com, ScreenSaver.com, and Wallpapers.
Publisher URL: www.freeze.com