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Should I remove Windows7FirewallControl i386?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
4.1.13.71 100.00%

Windows7FirewallControl i386 4.1.13.71

Overview

Windows7FirewallControl i386 4.1.13.71 is a program developed by Sphinx Software. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is windows7firewallcontrol.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 2.63 MB (2,757,021 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 69% of users of Windows7FirewallControl i386 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: sphinx-soft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windows7FirewallControl\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Windows7FirewallControl\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.63 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Windows7FirewallControl i386 4.1.13.71

Program executable:windows7firewallcontrol.exe
Name:Vista-Wall extended control for Windows 7 and Vista Firewall
Windows 7 Firewall Control
Path:C:\Program Files\windows7firewallcontrol\windows7firewallcontrol.exe
MD5:76f614e23c28969e374f62c1aed72da0
Additional files:
  • Windows7FirewallService.exe - Vista-Wall extended control for Windows 7 and Vista Firewall (Windows 7 Firewall Control)
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • Windows7FirewallService.exe runs as a service named 'Windows7FirewallService' (Windows7FirewallService) "Windows7FirewallControl (alternative WindowsFirewall/WindowsFilteringPlatform) control panel provider (http://sphinx-soft.com/Vista)".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • Windows7FirewallControl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Windows7FirewallControl' which loads as C:\Program Files\Windows7FirewallControl\Windows7FirewallControl.exe.

How do I remove Windows7FirewallControl i386?

You can uninstall Windows7FirewallControl i386 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Windows7FirewallControl (i386) 4.1.13.71, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows7FirewallControl i386.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 36%
Win 10 18%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 63.64%
Windows Vista 18.18%
Windows 10 18.18%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.18%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.18%
Windows 7 Enterprise 18.18%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.09%
Windows Vista Business 9.09%
Windows 8 Pro with Media ... 9.09%

Distribution by countryGeography

68.75% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 68.75%
  United States 31.25%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 25.00%
Medion 25.00%
Intel 12.50%
Dell 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
ASUS 12.50%
Common models
Unknow Unknow 14.29%
MEDIONPC MS-7616 14.29%
MEDION P7624 14.29%
Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 14.29%
Gigabyte EP31-DS3L 14.29%
GBT NVDAACPI 14.29%

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