Should I remove Smart Watchdog?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.43.1.19 |
33.33% |
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| 1.0.0.15 |
66.67% |
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Other programs by Compal Electronics
Smart Watchdog
from Compal Electronics, Inc.
Overview
Smart Watchdog is a program developed by Compal Electronics. The most used version is 1.0.0.15, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 9 files and is usually about 7.9 MB (8,284,611 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 63% of users of Smart Watchdog come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and DK.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Compal Electronics, INC\Smart Watchdog\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\Driver\1050\INTEL3~1\IDriver.exe /M{7243A264-7401-445E-99E6-2CC334960047}
Estimated size: 7.9 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Smart Watchdog
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HighGUId.dll (by Intel) - Intel® Open Source Computer Vision Library. (Small GUI & Video library for OpenCV samples)
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cvauxd.dll (by Intel) - Intel® Open Source Computer Vision Library (The exterimental functionality of OpenCV)
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CVd.dll - The core functionality of OpenCV
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facedetect.dll - facedetect Dynamic Link Library (facedetect DLL)
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SWDsvc.exe - Smart Watchdog Service
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SmartWD.exe - SmartWD Application (SmartWD MFC Application)
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MSVCP60D.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C++ Runtime Library)
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MSVCRTD.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) C Runtime Library
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SWDsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Smart Watchdog Service' (Smart Watchdog).
How do I remove Smart Watchdog?
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Or, you can uninstall Smart Watchdog 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: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Smart Watchdog, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8: 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 Smart Watchdog.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 67%
Win XP 33%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
66.67% |
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| Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
62.50% |
| Brazil |
12.50% |
| DK |
12.50% |
| Canada |
12.50% |