Autodesk Sync
What is Autodesk Sync? (from Autodesk)
Autodesk Sync is a desktop software component of the Autodesk 360 cloud platform. Some Autodesk desktop applications rely on this technology to move data between the local desktop environment and Autodesk 360. AutoCAD 2013 and AutoCAD 2013 Vertical Products use Autodesk Sync for Customization Sync, Online Documents, a... Read more
Overview
Autodesk Sync is a program developed by Autodesk. The most used version is 3.5.24.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is adsync.exe. The software installer includes 50 files and is usually about 24.1 MB (25,268,224 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 25% of users of Autodesk Sync come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.autodesk.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\autodesk\autodesk sync
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EE5F74BC-5CD5-4EF2-86BA-81E6CF46A18F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 24.1 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Autodesk Sync
| Program executable: | adsync.exe |
| Name: | Autodesk Windows Components |
| Autodesk Sync |
| Signed by: | Autodesk |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\autodesk\autodesk sync\adsync.exe |
| MD5: | 690051005aed736da0f5dd40da5937db |
Additional files:
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adcoreunits-4_0.dll - Autodesk Windows Components (Autodesk Core Units DLL)
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adcoreunitsui-4_0.dll - Autodesk Core Units UI DLL
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adsyncservices.dll - Autodesk Sync Services DLL
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aduicore.dll - Autodesk UI Core DLL
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adwebservices.dll - Autodesk Web Services DLL
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adwebservicesui.dll - Autodesk Web Services UI DLL
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buzzsawfactories.dll - Autodesk Buzzsaw Factories DLL
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buzzsawsyncsupport.dll - Autodesk Buzzsaw Sync Support DLL
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configuration.dll - Autodesk Configuration DLL
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configurationfactory.dll - Autodesk Configuration Factory DLL
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corefactory.dll - Autodesk Core Factory DLL
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database.dll - Autodesk Database DLL
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databasefactory.dll - Autodesk Database Factory DLL
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http.dll - Autodesk Http DLL
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httpfactory.dll - Autodesk Http Factory DLL
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interfaces.dll - Autodesk Interfaces DLL
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synccore.dll - Autodesk Sync Core DLL
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synchronizationservice.dll - Autodesk Synchronization Service DLL
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threading.dll - Autodesk Threading DLL
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threadingfactory.dll - Autodesk Threading Factory DLL
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ui.dll - Autodesk UI DLL
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adcoreunits-3_0.dll - Autodesk Core Components
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adcoreunitsui-3_0.dll
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adp_core-4_0.dll - Autodesk ADP Toolkit (ADP Toolkit)
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qtgui_ad_4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- adsync.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 8.
Startup File (User Run)
- adsync.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Autodesk Sync' and executes as C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Sync\AdSync.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- adsync.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Autodesk Sync' which loads as C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk Sync\AdSync.exe.
How do I remove Autodesk Sync?
You can uninstall Autodesk Sync 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 Autodesk Sync, 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 Autodesk Sync.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win 7 0%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.24% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.40% |
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| Windows XP |
2.72% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.61% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.04% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.16% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.13% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.58% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.18% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.27% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.56% |
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Geography
24.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
24.97% |
| Italy |
7.31% |
| Brazil |
4.89% |
| India |
3.55% |
| Iran |
2.86% |
| Mexico |
2.75% |
| Germany |
2.56% |
| France |
2.35% |
| United Kingdom |
2.35% |
| Spain |
2.32% |
| Canada |
2.05% |
| Turkey |
1.79% |
| Peru |
1.78% |
| Australia |
1.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.00% |
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| Dell |
21.19% |
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| ASUS |
14.89% |
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| Acer |
14.42% |
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| Toshiba |
6.59% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.55% |
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| Lenovo |
5.47% |
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| Samsung |
5.05% |
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| Intel |
1.57% |
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| MSI |
0.75% |
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| Apple |
0.53% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.70% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.84% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.66% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.24% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.47% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.11% |
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About Autodesk
Autodesk focuses on 3D design application for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries.
Publisher URL: www.autodesk.com