Should I remove ASCOM Platform Update?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #29,141
United States Rank #18,226
Reach 0.0051%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.5.23.18 |
100.00% |
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ASCOM Platform 5.5.1 Update 5.5.23.18
from ASCOM Initiative
What is ASCOM Platform Update? (from ASCOM Initiative)
The current generation of the ASCOM Platform provides compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows 8 enhanced security and 64-bit systems, greatly expanded support for .NET languages, some new device interfaces, and even more support for both drivers and astronomy applications. It contains new simulators, updated Visual St... Read more
Overview
ASCOM Platform 5.5.1 Update 5.5.23.18 is a software program developed by ASCOM Initiative. 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 setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 3.35 MB (3,515,449 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 83% of users of ASCOM Platform Update come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: ascom-standards.org
Help link: tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ASCOM-Talk
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\ASCOM\.net\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\ASCOM\Uninstall\Utilities\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 3.35 MB
Files installed by ASCOM Platform 5.5.1 Update 5.5.23.18
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ASCOM Diagnostics.exe - ASCOM Diagnostics
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ASCOM.Astrometry.dll - ASCOM.Astrometry (ASCOM Astrometry)
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ASCOM.Utilities.dll - ASCOM Utilities
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policy.5.5.ASCOM.Astrometry.dll - ASCOM.Utilities
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policy.5.5.ASCOM.Utilities.dll
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ASCOM.Exceptions.dll - ASCOM Platform (ASCOM Exceptions)
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ASCOM.IConform.dll - ASCOM.IConform
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ASCOM.Attributes.dll (by TiGra Astronomy) - ASCOM.Attributes
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ASCOM.DriverAccess.dll (by Bear Creek Observatory) - ASCOM Client Toolkit
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GACInstall.exe (by Peter Simpson) - GACInstall
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FusionLib.dll (by Simpson Household) - FusionLib
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NOVAS-C.dll
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NOVAS-C64.dll
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policy.1.0.ASCOM.DriverAccess.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- ASCOM Diagnostics.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6C875EE3-0DD2-45E5-B221-9B16A9AB366B}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove ASCOM Platform Update?
You can uninstall ASCOM Platform 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 ASCOM Platform 5.5.1 Update (5.5.23.18), 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 ASCOM Platform Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #29,141
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.45% |
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| Windows 10 |
32.67% |
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| Windows XP |
5.94% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.94% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.00% |
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Geography
83.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.22% |
| United Kingdom |
4.70% |
| Canada |
2.68% |
| Netherlands |
2.68% |
| Germany |
1.34% |
| France |
1.34% |
| Italy |
1.34% |
| Argentina |
0.67% |
| Austria |
0.67% |
| Belgium |
0.67% |
| Spain |
0.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.78% |
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| Dell |
23.61% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| Toshiba |
9.72% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.17% |
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| Lenovo |
2.78% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.78% |
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| Gateway |
1.39% |
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| Apple |
1.39% |
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| Alienware |
1.39% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 660 |
2.50% |
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| Dell Latitude E6540 |
2.50% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
2.50% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY544AA-ABA p... |
2.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
2.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
1.25% |
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