Should I remove Celestron SkyScout?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #48,512
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.20 |
70.37% |
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| 1.0.5 |
29.63% |
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Other programs by Celestron
Celestron SkyScout
from Celestron
Overview
Celestron SkyScout is a program developed by Celestron. The most used version is 1.0.20, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 installer includes 3 files and is usually about 31.88 MB (33,426,952 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 48% of users of Celestron SkyScout come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.Celestron.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\celestron\skyscout
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Celestron\SkyScout\UnInstall_SkyScout.exe
Estimated size: 31.88 MB
Files installed by Celestron SkyScout
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SkyScout.exe - SkyScout
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SkyScout.dll - ScoutDriver
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SkyScout.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{73BB47F8-25A4-42CC-8CFD-BA3777CCB8BD}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Celestron SkyScout?
You can uninstall Celestron SkyScout 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 Celestron SkyScout, 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 Celestron SkyScout.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win XP 11%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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US RANK
 #48,512
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.56% |
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| Windows Vista |
18.52% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.81% |
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| Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.04% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
18.52% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.81% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.70% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.70% |
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Geography
48.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.48% |
| United Kingdom |
15.15% |
| Germany |
12.12% |
| Canada |
12.12% |
| Australia |
3.03% |
| Sweden |
3.03% |
| PR |
3.03% |
| KE |
3.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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| ASUS |
13.04% |
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| American Megatrends |
13.04% |
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| Sony |
13.04% |
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| Dell |
8.70% |
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| Intel |
8.70% |
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| Acer |
8.70% |
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| Medion |
4.35% |
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| Gateway |
4.35% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGN-TZ160C |
5.00% |
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| Sony VGN-FW31ZJ |
5.00% |
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| Sony VGN-FE11H |
5.00% |
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| Sony PCV-RZ40C1B(UC) |
5.00% |
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| NOVATECH LTD PERSONAL COM... |
5.00% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
5.00% |
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