Pokki

Short description: Free digital distribution platform

Pokki

Developer(s)| SweetLabs Inc.
Operating system| Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP
Type| Digital distribution
License| Freeware
Website| www.pokki.com

Pokki is a free digital distribution platform and Windows Shell extension by SweetLabs, Inc. that alters the start menu to a look and feel like the second generation start menu used before Windows 8. The extension also adds additional functionality to the start menu including search, favorites, and popular applications.[1]

Pokki has been identified as adware by Malwaretips[2] and as "viruses and spyware" by Sophos AV.[3] It may be installed under other names such as Host App Service or "App Explorer".[4]

## History

The program launched as a beta version in June 2011.[5][6][7] Pokki's framework is built on Chromium and allows developers to build desktop applications using standard web languages like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.[8]

In April 2012, Pokki launched the Pokki Store, a marketplace and app store for desktop apps for social networking services and social gaming apps.[9] The Pokki Store allows users to browse, search, and download applications in various categories. Applications are submitted by developers through the Pokki Developer Center.

In August 2012, Pokki exited beta, announced 1 million monthly active users, and released the Pokki Menu, an app launcher for access, management, and discovery of its apps, and a notification center for real-time updates.[10][11][12]

In October 2012, Pokki for Windows 8 was released which included functionality to restore the Windows start menu which was replaced in Windows 8 by the start screen.[13][14][15][16] As of January 2013, it had about 1.5 million users.[17]

## References

1. ↑ "Windows 8: Lenovo brings back Start menu, sidesteps Windows Store with Pokki" (in en-US). 2013-08-22. https://www.geekwire.com/2013/windows-8-lenovo-brings-start-menu-pokki-deal/.
2. ↑ "Remove "Start Menu Updated" pop-up virus (Removal Guide)". 4 February 2015. https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-start-menu-updated-popup/.
3. ↑ https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-center/threat-analyses/viruses-and-spyware/Pokki.aspx
4. ↑ "Host App Service Update Manager - High CPU Usage". 27 December 2017. https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/7mevl5/host_app_service_update_manager_high_cpu_usage/.
5. ↑ Albro, Edward (28 June 2011). "Pokki Brings Smartphone-style Apps to Your Desktop". PC World. http://www.pcworld.com/article/231269/pokkidesktopapps.html.
6. ↑ Cho, Eddie (30 June 2011). "Pokki: Serving the Web like bite-sized candy". CNET. http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20075585-12/pokki-serving-the-web-like-bite-sized-candy/.
7. ↑ Geron, Tomio (28 June 2011). "Pokki Brings Mobile-Style Apps To Desktop PCs". Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2011/06/28/pokki-brings-mobile-style-apps-to-desktop-pcs/.
8. ↑ Kincaid, Jason (30 June 2011). "OpenCandy's Pokki Brings Web Apps To The Desktop, With Style". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2011/06/28/opencandys-pokki-brings-web-apps-to-the-desktop-with-style/.
9. ↑ Alex, Wilhelm (17 April 2012). "Meet Pokki: Bringing the power of mobile apps to your desktop". The Next Web. https://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/04/17/meet-pokki-bringing-the-power-of-mobile-apps-to-your-desktop/.
10. ↑ Van Groove, Jennifer (30 August 2012). "Pokki exits beta, picks up 1M users, and sets out to prove that desktop apps can be cool, too". VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/2012/08/30/pokki-exits-beta/#s:pokki-2-0-taskbar.
11. ↑ Gallagher, Billy (30 August 2012). "Pokki Surpasses 1 Million Monthly Active Users, Releases Angry Birds, Pandora and Pinterest Desktop Apps". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2012/08/30/pokki-surpasses-1-million-monthly-active-users-releases-angry-birds-pandora-and-pinterest-pc-desktop-apps/.
12. ↑ Streams, Kimber (31 August 2012). "Must-have Windows widget app Pokki leaves beta, OS X version on the way". The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/31/3282299/pokki-windows-7-desktop-notifications-os-x.
13. ↑ Chang, Alexandra (16 October 2012). "Pokki Brings the Start Menu Back to Windows 8". Wired. https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/10/pokki-brings-the-start-menu-back-to-windows-8/. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
14. ↑ Newman, Jared (16 October 2012). "Pokki Aims to Fix Windows 8 with Replacement Start Menu". TIME. http://techland.time.com/2012/10/16/pokki-windows-8-start-menu/. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
15. ↑ Molt, Stephanie (16 October 2012). "Pokki Brings the Start Menu to Windows 8". PC Magazine. https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411042,00.asp.
16. ↑ Whitney, Lance (17 October 2012). "How to restore the classic Start menu with Pokki for Windows 8". CNET. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33642_7-57534343-292/how-to-restore-the-classic-start-menu-with-pokki-for-windows-8/.
17. ↑ Yahoo! News, Jan. 16, 2013

## External links

* Official website

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Software distribution

Licenses|

* Beerware
* Floating licensing
* Free and open-source
* Free
* Open source
* Freely redistributable
* Proprietary
* Public domain
* Source-available

Compensation models|

* Adware
* Commercial software
* Retail software
* Crippleware
* Crowdfunding
* Freemium
* Freeware
* Pay what you want
* Careware
* Donationware
* Open-core model
* Postcardware
* Shareware
* Nagware

Delivery methods|

* Digital distribution
* File sharing
* On-premises
* Pre-installed
* Product bundling
* Retail software
* Sneakernet
* Software as a service

Deceptive and/or illicit|

* Unwanted software bundling
* Malware
* Spyware
* Trojan horse
* Worm
* Ransomware
* Scareware
* Shovelware
* Vaporware

Software release life cycle|

* Abandonware
* End-of-life
* Long-term support
* Software maintenance
* Software maintainer
* Software publisher

Copy protection|

* Digital rights management
* Software protection dongle
* Hardware restrictions
* License manager
* Product activation
* Product key
* Software copyright
* Software patent
* Torrent poisoning

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Software distribution platforms and content delivery networks

* App store
* Cloud gaming
* Digital library
* Online game store
* Package manager
* Software distribution
* Streaming media

Active|

| Personal
computer|

* Allmyapps
* Amazon Digital Game Store
* Battle.net
* Big Fish Games
* Chrome Web Store
* Digital River
* Direct2Drive
* Discord
* DMM.com
* DotEmu
* Epic Games Store
* GOG.com
* GameHouse
* GameShadow
* GamersGate
* Game Jolt
* GNOME Software
* Green Man Gaming
* Humble Store
* Mac Games Arcade
* itch.io
* Mac App Store
* MacUpdate
* Metaboli/GamesPlanet
* Microsoft Store
* MSN Games
* Origin
* Playism
* Pogo.com
* Pokki
* Steam
* Uplay
* WildTangent

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Video game
consoles|

* GameFly
* Microsoft Store
* Nintendo eShop
* PlayStation Now
* PlayStation Store
* Xbox Store
* Xbox Live Arcade

Mobile|

* Amazon Appstore
* Apple App Store
* Aptoide
* BlackBerry World
* Cafe Bazaar
* Cydia
* F-Droid
* GamersGate
* GetJar
* Google Play
* Handango
* Microsoft Store
* Samsung Galaxy Store
* SlideME
* Opera Mobile Store

Arcade|

* ALL.Net
* NESiCAxLive
* E-Amusement

Discontinued|

* Club Nokia
* Desura
* GameAgent
* GameTap
* Games for Windows – Live
* Games for Windows Marketplace
* Impulse
* Intel AppUp
* Jumboplay
* Kazaa
* N-Gage
* Nokia Download!
* Nokia (Ovi) Store
* OnLive
* PlayNow Arena
* Stardock Central
* Triton
* Ubuntu Software Center
* Ubuntu App Store
* Vodafone live!
* Wii Shop Channel
* Windows Marketplace
* Windows Marketplace for Mobile
* Windows Phone Store
* Yahoo! Games
* Zune Marketplace

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