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gAlwaysIdle
What is gAlwaysIdle?
gAlwaysIdle is a utility that adds extra options to GTalk messenger in order to help you manipulate the user's status.
Overview
During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named gidle.exe. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 63% of users of gAlwaysIdle come from the United States, it is also popular in United Arab Emirates and India.
Program details
Help link: www.gAlwaysIdle.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\gAlwaysIdle
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{CA8D5B05-4AF4-439B-88CA-FBD1DA3D783A}\gAlwaysIdleSetup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Files installed by gAlwaysIdle
| Program executable: | gidle.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\gAlwaysIdle\gidle.exe |
| MD5: | 6a1eb5f7ad7ba37d39695769c85e1456 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- gidle.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'gidle' which loads as "C:\Program Files\gAlwaysIdle\gidle.exe".
How do I remove gAlwaysIdle?
You can uninstall gAlwaysIdle 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 gAlwaysIdle, 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 gAlwaysIdle.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
62.50% |
| United Arab Emirates |
12.50% |
| India |
12.50% |
| Singapore |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Apple |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 20041 |
33.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
33.33% |
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| Apple Inc. MacBookPro8,1 |
33.33% |
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