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Should I remove CADS SMART Portal 3D?

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Versions

VersionDistribution
3.21.323.0 50.00%
3.16.242.0 50.00%

CADS SMART Portal 3D

Overview

CADS SMART Portal 3D is a software program developed by Computer and Design Services Ltd. The most common release is 3.21.323.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named portal3d.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 34.86 MB (36,558,050 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 71% of users of CADS SMART Portal 3D come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.cadsglobal.com
Help link: www.cadsglobal.com/support_home.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CADS\SP3D
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\CADS\SP3D\UNINST~1.EXE C:\Program Files2\CADS\SP3D\INSTALL.LOG
Estimated size: 34.86 MB

Program filesFiles installed by CADS SMART Portal 3D

Program executable:portal3d.exe
Name:SMART Portal 3D
Path:C:\Program Files\cads\sp3d\portal3d.exe
MD5:729a705820d0a86290d49ea84450a7c9
Additional files:
  • Portlplg_3D.dll - CADS SMART Portal Building Designer
  • A3DConf.exe - A3MConfig Application (A3MConfig MFC Application)
  • CadsGM50_SPD.dll
  • Uninstall CADS SMART Portal 3D.EXE

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • Uninstall CADS SMART Portal 3D.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • Uninstall CADS SMART Portal 3D.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Uninstall CADS SMART Portal 3D.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.

How do I remove CADS SMART Portal 3D?

You can uninstall CADS SMART Portal 3D from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program CADS SMART Portal 3D, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove CADS SMART Portal 3D.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.00%
Windows 10 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 50.00%
Windows 7 Professional 50.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.43%
  United Kingdom 28.57%


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