Should I remove SmartView Software Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #12,784
United States Rank #15,616
Reach 0.0246%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.00 days
206.41 days >
Average installed length: 108.45 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.4.1 |
97.93% |
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1.0.0.0 |
2.07% |
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SmartView Software Updater
What is SmartView Software Updater?
SmartView Software Updater is the software update program that runs with Windows in the background and checks for updates, and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. The program can be configured by the user for maintaining a schedule for when to check the remote server for periodic software updates. If it finds an item to download, it will download and install the new update.
Overview
The most used version is 1.0.4.1, 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 main program executable is WCUService.exe. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 1.72 MB (1,806,880 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.getsmartview.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DeviceVM\SmartView Software Updater\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5B0CE14A-B9B6-4E25-A1BE-3EEC1998AC2C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.72 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SmartView Software Updater
Program executable: | WCUService.exe |
Name: | SmartView Software Updater |
| SmartView Software Updater Service |
Path: | C:\Program Files\DeviceVM\SmartView Software Updater\WCUService.exe |
MD5: | 49496a86c042a681a81e1002412bed3e |
Additional files:
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WCUAgent.exe - SmartView Software Updater (SmartView Software Updater Agent)
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WCUService.exe - SmartView Software Updater Service
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WCUService.exe runs as a service named 'SmartView Software Updater Service' (WCUService) "SmartView software updater enables updates and enhancements to the SmartView browser extension.".
How do I remove SmartView Software Updater?
You can uninstall SmartView Software Updater 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 SmartView Software Updater, 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 SmartView Software Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win 7 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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
92.98% |
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Windows 10 |
5.58% |
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Windows Vista |
1.03% |
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Windows XP |
0.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
49.28% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.71% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.66% |
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Windows 10 Home |
1.86% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.45% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
0.83% |
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Geography
29.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
29.87% |
Germany |
13.48% |
New Zealand |
4.37% |
Australia |
3.46% |
Iran |
3.10% |
United Kingdom |
3.10% |
DZ |
2.73% |
Italy |
2.73% |
France |
2.37% |
Poland |
2.19% |
Taiwan |
1.82% |
Romania |
1.82% |
Russia |
1.46% |
Sweden |
1.46% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
45.45% |
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ASUS |
17.53% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.94% |
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Dell |
10.39% |
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GIGABYTE |
10.39% |
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American Megatrends |
1.30% |
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Common models |
Gigabyte G41MT-S2P |
21.28% |
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THIRDWAVE CORPORATION Pri... |
6.38% |
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BIOSTAR Group A960D+ |
4.26% |
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BIOSTAR Group A780LB |
4.26% |
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BIOSTAR Group TA970 |
4.26% |
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BIOSTAR Group H61MLV2 |
4.26% |
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About DeviceVM
Splashtop's (used to be known as DeviceVM) first product, named Splashtop OS, is an ‘instant-on’ Linux-based computing platform designed for fast, efficient computing.
Publisher URL: www.splashtop.com