GameSpy Arcade

GameSpy Arcade

by GameSpy

What is GameSpy Arcade?

GameSpy Arcade is software application developed by GameSpy. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 64.45% of installations running this operating system. GameSpy Arcade's installer is typically 10.00 MB in size and installs around 14 files.

GameSpy Arcade is most popular in the United States with 39.78% of installations residing in this country.

GameSpy Arcade adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, GameSpy Arcade is known to create 3 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About GameSpy Arcade?

GameSpy Arcade is a versatile multiplayer game server browsing utility that allows users to discover and connect to a wide range of multiplayer games, as well as engage in live chat with fellow participants. The software boasts additional features to enhance user experience, including personalized user profiles. While GameSpy Arcade is available for free, it offers three different subscription levels, each providing distinct benefits based on the chosen tier. With GameSpy Arcade, users can enjoy online gameplay across a variety of popular titles such as Halo, Command & Conquer, as well as a selection of first-person shooters and strategy games.

Software Behaviors

Services:
  • UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Firewall:
  • Aphex.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\GameSpy Arcade\Aphex.exe'.
  • UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
  • fpupdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sierra\FEARCombat\fpupdate.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • Aphex.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6AE46B4D-1560-4A4B-BEF8-5996E4638989}' (runs on registration).
  • UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).

Software Details

URL:
https://www.gamespy.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\gamespy arcade
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files1\GameSpy Arcade\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files1\GameSpy Arcade\INSTALL.LOG
Size:
10.00 MB
Language:
English

GameSpy Arcade Executable Details

Primary executable:
Aphex.exe
Name:
GameSpy Arcade
Path:
C:\Program Files\gamespy arcade\Aphex.exe
MD5:
e1609eebcede7a714bdbf43976b9f795
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by GameSpy Arcade
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
493755882d8b0dabb3e8fb8c5c10eec3
EXE
a47367ba62d83f89b78465100d0611f0
DLL
a33042e8adc36e1575bc249f35820b40
DLL
9b17f849b6fa284b9fe1597c8b6246ee