Connect
from Cisco Systems, Inc.
Overview
Connect is a software program developed by Cisco Systems. The most common release is 1.4.13206.0, 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 primary executable is named connect.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 27.42 MB (28,751,980 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 90% of users of Connect come from Canada, it is also popular in the United States and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.cisco.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\Connect
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\Connect\Connect.exe" -uninstall
Estimated size: 27.42 MB
Files installed by Connect
| Program executable: | connect.exe |
| Cisco Software provided by Rogers |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\cisco systems\connect\connect.exe |
| MD5: | a61dca1fa11df8364913dbe2cd423541 |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Connect.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{861CAA3C-A1AA-4520-A38E-BBC9924A406F}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Connect?
You can uninstall Connect 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 Connect, 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 Connect.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #7,765
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.81% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.85% |
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| Windows XP |
3.27% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
43.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.66% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
11.69% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.47% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.54% |
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Geography
90.39% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
90.39% |
| United States |
8.45% |
| Singapore |
0.19% |
| Malaysia |
0.10% |
| Malta |
0.10% |
| Netherlands |
0.10% |
| Philippines |
0.10% |
| Vietnam |
0.10% |
| Brazil |
0.10% |
| Italy |
0.10% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.10% |
| IQ |
0.10% |
| Jamaica |
0.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.06% |
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| Acer |
20.48% |
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| Dell |
18.79% |
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| Toshiba |
8.27% |
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| ASUS |
7.29% |
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| Lenovo |
4.07% |
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| Samsung |
2.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.38% |
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| Alienware |
0.84% |
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Common models |
| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.97% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.97% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.68% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.68% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.83% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742 |
2.27% |
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About Cisco Systems
Cisco designs, manufactures, & sells networking equipment whose portfolio of products & services is focused on market segments, Enterprise & Service Provider, Small Business & the Home.
Publisher URL: www.cisco.com