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What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #42,840
Reach 0.0021%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.6.0.1307200054 |
100.00% |
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Samsung Link 1.6.0.1307200054
Overview
Samsung Link 1.6.0.1307200054 is a program developed by SAMSUNG. 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 software installer includes 21 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 40% of users of Samsung Link come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: link.samsung.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung Link
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung Link\uninstall.exe
Files installed by Samsung Link 1.6.0.1307200054
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uninstall.exe (by Copyright 2013 SAMSUNG) - Samsung Link UnInstaller (Samsung Link)
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Samsung Link Tray Agent.exe (by Copyright 2013 SAMSUNG) - Samsung Link Tray Agent
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Samsung Link Service.exe - Samsung Link Service
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Samsung Link Menu Start.exe - Samsung Link Start
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Samsung Link Start.exe
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Samsung Link Stop.exe - Samsung Link Stop
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InstallerLauncher.exe - Samsung Link (InstallerLauncher)
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Samsung Link.exe
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JniIO.dll
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JniSys.dll
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SecLibJNI.dll
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SecProxyJNI.dll
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SecStubJNI.dll
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SppAgentSvc.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- Samsung Link.exe runs as a service named 'Samsung Link Service' (Samsung Link Service) "Samsung Link Service".
- Samsung Link Service.exe runs as a service named 'Samsung Link Service' (Samsung Link Service) "SamsungLinkService".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Samsung Link Tray Agent.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Samsung Link' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung Link\Samsung Link Tray Agent.exe".
How do I remove Samsung Link?
You can uninstall Samsung Link 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 Samsung Link 1.6.0.1307200054, 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 Samsung Link.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
47.62% |
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| Windows 10 |
40.48% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.90% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.81% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8 |
11.90% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
9.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.52% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.14% |
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Geography
40.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
40.00% |
| Germany |
8.00% |
| United Kingdom |
6.00% |
| Netherlands |
6.00% |
| Argentina |
4.00% |
| France |
4.00% |
| Russia |
4.00% |
| Austria |
2.00% |
| Brazil |
2.00% |
| Colombia |
2.00% |
| DK |
2.00% |
| Egypt |
2.00% |
| Spain |
2.00% |
| Italy |
2.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
28.95% |
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| Samsung |
21.05% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.79% |
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| Dell |
13.16% |
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| Sony |
5.26% |
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| Medion |
5.26% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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| Lenovo |
2.63% |
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| Intel |
2.63% |
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Common models |
| Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
7.69% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-771 |
5.13% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
5.13% |
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| Samsung 350V5C/351V5C/354... |
5.13% |
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| Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
2.56% |
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| Sony VPCCB2S1E |
2.56% |
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