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Should I remove PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #39,472
United States Rank #30,838
Reach 0.0026%

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.4 1.96%
6.3c 1.96%
6.3b 3.92%
6.1b 3.92%
5.8 37.25%
5.7c 21.57%
5.7b 23.53%
5.6b 3.92%
5.5b 1.96%

PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer

Overview

PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer is a program developed by ElmueSoft. The most used version is 5.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is ptbsync.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 4.42 MB (4,636,801 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 61% of users of PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ptbsync
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PTBSync\PTBSync.exe /UnInstall
Estimated size: 4.42 MB

Program filesFiles installed by PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer

Program executable:ptbsync.exe
Name:Desktop Organizer
Path:C:\Program Files\ptbsync\ptbsync.exe
MD5:dc34ec133f986842166d2cb6046e7749
Additional files:
  • Bridge64.exe - ElmueSoft Bridge64 (32 Bit to 64 Bit Interprocess Communication)
  • TrayClock.dll - PTBSync (Exact Time and Date in Icon Tray)
  • TrayClock64.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • PTBSync.exe runs as a service named 'Atomic Clock Synchronization' (PTBSync) "Adjusts the PC clock with an Atomic clock even if no user is logged on. (by ElmueSoft)".
Startup File (User Run)
  • PTBSync.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PTBSync' and executes as C:\Program Files\PTBSync\PTBSync.exe /Start.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • PTBSync.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PTBSync' which loads as "C:\Program Files\PTBSync\PTBSync.exe" /Start.

How do I remove PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer?

You can uninstall PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer 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 PTBSync (Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer), 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 PTBSync Atomic Clock Synchronization & Organizer.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 4%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 54.90%
Windows 10 29.41%
Windows Vista 7.84%
Windows XP 7.84%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.45%
Windows 7 Professional 15.69%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.80%
Windows 10 Home 9.80%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.84%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

61.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 61.19%
  Canada 7.46%
  United Kingdom 5.97%
  Spain 4.48%
  Australia 2.99%
  Netherlands 2.99%
  Germany 2.99%
  Thailand 1.49%
  Norway 1.49%
  India 1.49%
  DZ 1.49%
  Croatia 1.49%
  Ireland 1.49%
  United Arab Emirates 1.49%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Dell 20.00%
Acer 17.50%
Toshiba 10.00%
GIGABYTE 7.50%
ASUS 7.50%
Sahara 2.50%
Samsung 2.50%
Intel 2.50%
Alienware 2.50%
Lenovo 2.50%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 7.14%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 4.76%
TOSHIBA Satellite P770 2.38%
TOSHIBA Satellite L755 2.38%
TOSHIBA Satellite A660 2.38%
LENOVO 20354 2.38%

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