Should I remove CompanionLink?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #8,070
United States Rank #4,609
Reach 0.0502%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 26.75 days
789.20 days >
Average installed length: 414.66 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.36.0 |
0.10% |
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| 8.0.18.0 |
0.20% |
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| 8.0.16.0 |
0.30% |
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| 8.0.14.0 |
0.30% |
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| 8.0.12.0 |
0.10% |
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| 8.0.2.0 |
0.20% |
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| 8.0.0.0 |
3.94% |
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| 7.00.7008 |
3.13% |
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| 7.00.7000 |
0.51% |
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| 7.0.50.0 |
0.10% |
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| 7.0.48.0 |
0.10% |
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| 7.0.44.0 |
0.61% |
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| 7.0.42.0 |
0.10% |
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| 7.0.40.0 |
0.20% |
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| 7.0.35.0 |
0.40% |
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| 6.00.6000 |
34.24% |
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| 5.00.5050 |
22.02% |
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| 5.00.5000 |
22.32% |
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| 4.00.4020 |
7.88% |
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| 4.00.0000 |
1.11% |
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| 3.00.0000 |
1.92% |
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| 1.00.0000 |
0.20% |
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CompanionLink
from CompanionLink Software, Inc.
Overview
CompanionLink is a program developed by CompanionLink Software. The most used version is 6.00.6000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The software installer includes 90 files and is usually about 83.03 MB (87,065,937 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 81% of users of CompanionLink come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.companionlink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CompanionLink\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CD8B8A40-DC1E-48FB-9510-3829614C96D7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 83.03 MB
Files installed by CompanionLink
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CLXASPContact.dll - Companionlink Software, Inc. ActiveSync Provider (CLXASPContact)
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ClxMapi64.exe - CompanionLink (Extended MAPI Helper for 64bit Outlook)
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ClxPPCSync.dll - CompanionLink MFC Application
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CompanionLink.exe
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Helper.exe - Helper (Helper program for administrative rights)
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ClxOverrides.dll - ClxOverrides
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ClxMapi.dll - ExtMapiDll Dynamic Link Library (ExtMapiDll DLL)
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ClxAct101ADLL.dll
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ClxAct101Lists.dll
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ClxAct102ADLL.dll
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ClxAct102Lists.dll
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ClxAct103ADLL.dll
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ClxAct103Lists.dll
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ClxAct10ADLL.dll
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ClxAct10Lists.dll
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ClxAct110DLL.dll
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ClxAct110Lists.dll
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ClxAct111DLL.dll
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ClxAct111Lists.dll
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ClxAct120aDLL.dll
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ClxAct120aFrenchDLL.dll
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ClxAct120aFrenchLists.dll
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ClxAct120aLists.dll
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ClxAct120DLL.dll
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ClxAct120Lists.dll
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ClxAct121DLL.dll
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ClxAct121Lists.dll
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ClxAct122DLL.dll
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ClxAct122Lists.dll
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ClxAct130DLL.dll
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ClxAct130Lists.dll
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ClxAct131DLL.dll
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ClxAct131Lists.dll
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ClxAct140DLL.dll
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ClxAct140Lists.dll
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ClxAct141DLL.dll
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ClxAct141Lists.dll
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ClxAct150DLL.dll
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ClxAct150Lists.dll
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ClxAct151DLL.dll
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ClxAct151Lists.dll
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ClxAct160DLL.dll
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ClxAct160Lists.dll
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ClxAct161DLL.dll
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ClxAct161Lists.dll
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ClxAct162DLL.dll
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ClxAct162Lists.dll
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ClxGoogleCalendar.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- CompanionLink.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'CompanionLink' and executes as "C:\Program Files\companionlink\companionlink.exe" -Icon.
How do I remove CompanionLink?
You can uninstall CompanionLink 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 CompanionLink, 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 CompanionLink.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win XP 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.47% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.25% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.84% |
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| Windows XP |
3.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.15% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.53% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.13% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.30% |
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Geography
81.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.16% |
| United Kingdom |
3.78% |
| Canada |
2.50% |
| Australia |
1.28% |
| Italy |
1.22% |
| Israel |
1.08% |
| Netherlands |
1.08% |
| South Africa |
0.88% |
| Belgium |
0.68% |
| Sweden |
0.54% |
| Germany |
0.47% |
| France |
0.41% |
| DK |
0.41% |
| Switzerland |
0.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
34.15% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.38% |
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| Acer |
7.85% |
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| ASUS |
6.92% |
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| Toshiba |
6.15% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.00% |
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| Lenovo |
4.92% |
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| Intel |
2.62% |
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| Samsung |
2.31% |
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| MSI |
0.92% |
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| Sony |
0.77% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.79% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.18% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
3.54% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.89% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
2.57% |
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| Dell Latitude E6510 |
1.93% |
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