Should I remove Synoptix?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.0.2.0 |
50.00% |
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| 1.0.0.0 |
50.00% |
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Synoptix
from Compusoft Development
Overview
Synoptix is a program developed by Compusoft Development. The most used version is 7.0.2.0, 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. 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 3 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.compusoftdevelopment.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Synoptix
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Synoptix\Uninstall_Synoptix\Uninstall Synoptix.exe"
Files installed by Synoptix
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Elevate.exe (by Johannes Passing) - Elevate Application (Elevate)
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Synoptix.exe (by Macrovision) - LaunchAnywhere
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Synoptix.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB63F58C-BC73-435E-B2A9-22229890C02A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- Synoptix.exe runs as a service named 'UPSMSRMI' (UPSMSRMI).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Synoptix.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'UPSMS' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\UPSManagementSoftware\UPSMS.exe.
How do I remove Synoptix?
You can uninstall Synoptix 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 Synoptix, 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 Synoptix.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
50.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Apple |
50.00% |
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