Should I remove Shaw Internet Update?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,252
Reach 0.0044%
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Shaw Internet Update 3.3.1
from Shaw Cable
Overview
Shaw Internet Update 3.3.1 is a software program developed by Shaw Cable. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 2.18 MB (2,285,015 bytes). The installed file shawupdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 83% of users of Shaw Internet Update come from Canada, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.shaw.ca/en-ca
Help link: www.shaw.ca/en-ca/CustomerCare/InternetSupport/InstallShawUpdate.htm
Installation folder: C:\Progra~1\Shaw\Update\
Uninstaller: "C:\Progra~1\Shaw\Update\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.18 MB
Files installed by Shaw Internet Update 3.3.1
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siuloader.exe - siuloader
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shawupdate.exe (by SHAW) - Update
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- siuloader.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'shawnotify' which loads as C:\progra~1\shaw\update\siuloader.exe /notify.
How do I remove Shaw Internet Update?
You can uninstall Shaw Internet Update 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 Shaw Internet Update 3.3.1, 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 Shaw Internet Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 10 7%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.12% |
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| Windows XP |
15.12% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.98% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
55.81% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.12% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.63% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.81% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.49% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.33% |
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Geography
83.16% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
83.16% |
| United States |
16.84% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.48% |
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| Acer |
31.48% |
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| Dell |
20.37% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.56% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.70% |
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| Toshiba |
3.70% |
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| Gateway |
1.85% |
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| ASUS |
1.85% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.41% |
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| Acer Aspire X3810 |
2.94% |
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| Dell Dell DXP061 |
2.94% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p7-1019 |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A350D |
1.47% |
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