Should I remove ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
18% remove it82% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #42,123
United States Rank #24,580
Reach 0.0022%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 4.82 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
77.0.18.2 |
23.26% |
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70.0.26.2 |
9.30% |
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70.0.17.1 |
27.91% |
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64.0.7.4 |
13.95% |
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64.0.5.4 |
4.65% |
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64.0.5.1 |
20.93% |
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ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup
Overview
ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup is a program developed by Support.com. The most used version is 70.0.17.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 installer includes 8 files and is usually about 12.02 MB (12,606,874 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.support.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ctrlcenter pc checkup and tuneup
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 12.02 MB
Files installed by ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup
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ssagent.exe - support.com Client Tools (support.com Client Tools application)
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sslogupload.exe - sslogupload Application
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escont.exe - EasySupport (Support.com EasySupport)
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esService.exe - EasySupport Service
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qs.dll (by Bitdefender SRL) - Bitdefender QuickScan
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ESResources.dll
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- escont.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{2FEB7BB9-1030-49A8-80C2-BD522C1E56A1}' (runs on registration).
Service
- esService.exe runs as a service named 'ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup' (ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup).
How do I remove ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup?
You can uninstall ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup 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 ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup, 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 ctrlcenter PC Checkup and Tuneup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 56%
Win Vista (SP2) 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 18%
Keep it 82%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
55.81% |
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Windows 7 |
39.53% |
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Windows Vista |
4.65% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.21% |
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Windows 8.1 |
25.58% |
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Windows 10 Home |
23.26% |
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Windows 8 |
4.65% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.65% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
35.71% |
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Toshiba |
23.81% |
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Dell |
19.05% |
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Acer |
9.52% |
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Lenovo |
4.76% |
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Samsung |
2.38% |
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ASUS |
2.38% |
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Gateway |
2.38% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 3847 |
9.76% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C55-B |
4.88% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P755 |
2.44% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
2.44% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
2.44% |
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HP-Pavilion GG781AA-ABA a... |
2.44% |
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About Support.com
Support.
Publisher URL: www.support.com