Intel Computing Improvement Program
Overview
Intel Computing Improvement Program is a program developed by Intel. The most used version is 2.1.03413, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 installer includes 14 files and is usually about 11.95 MB (12,533,760 bytes). scheduleupdates.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of Intel Computing Improvement Program come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\intel\sur\queencreek\updater\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{699E6891-25C3-443A-9B8E-80C74F0172C8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 11.95 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Intel Computing Improvement Program
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intelsoftwareassetmanagerservice.exe
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shell_executor.exe
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updateserviceproxy64.dll
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updateserviceproxy.dll
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python27.dll (by Python Software Foundation) - Python (Python Core)
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diprovider.dll
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environmentid.dll
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iecdriver.dll
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pythoncom27.dll
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pywintypes27.dll
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scheduleupdates.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- intelsoftwareassetmanagerservice.exe is scheduled as a task named 'IntelSURQC-Upgrade-86621605-2a0b-4128-8ffc-15514c247132' (runs daily at 2:14 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- intelsoftwareassetmanagerservice.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named IntelSURQC-Upgrade-86621605-2a0b-4128-8ffc-15514c247132-Logon.
Service
- intelsoftwareassetmanagerservice.exe runs as a service named 'Intel(R) SUR QC Software Asset Manager' (Intel(R) SUR QC SAM) "Intel(R) SUR QC Software Asset Manager helps you keep your system up-to-date.".
How do I remove Intel Computing Improvement Program?
You can uninstall Intel Computing Improvement Program 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 Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program, 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 Intel Computing Improvement Program.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 87%
Win Vista (SP2) 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
86.75% |
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| Windows 7 |
13.16% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
44.92% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
28.52% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
5.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.85% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.77% |
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Geography
88.03% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
88.03% |
| United Kingdom |
2.54% |
| France |
1.83% |
| Netherlands |
1.62% |
| Italy |
1.01% |
| Singapore |
0.56% |
| Germany |
0.51% |
| Canada |
0.46% |
| South Africa |
0.41% |
| Poland |
0.30% |
| Czech Republic |
0.25% |
| Australia |
0.20% |
| Belgium |
0.20% |
| Japan |
0.20% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.75% |
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| Dell |
20.21% |
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| ASUS |
18.07% |
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| Acer |
14.03% |
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| Lenovo |
9.75% |
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| MSI |
3.21% |
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| Toshiba |
2.14% |
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| Samsung |
1.55% |
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| Medion |
1.31% |
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| Alienware |
1.19% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.71% |
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| Intel |
0.59% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
9.25% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
6.57% |
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| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
3.58% |
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| ASUSTeK GL752VW |
2.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.09% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3847 |
1.79% |
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About Intel
Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com