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What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.HCO.2004 |
3.70% |
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| 1.HCO.2007 |
96.30% |
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Other programs by Thrustmaster
Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers
from Thrustmaster
Overview
Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers is a program developed by Thrustmaster. The most used version is 1.hco.2007, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 19 files and is usually about 19.84 MB (20,800,935 bytes). HOTASUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 58% of users of Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and DK.
Program details
URL: www.thrustmaster.com
Help link: ts.thrustmaster.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HOTAS
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B0F2127F-BCF3-42F1-808A-1DFB41D6C400}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 19.84 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers
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HotasFileInfo.EXE - Hotas Cougar VersionInfo Application (VersionInfo MFC Application)
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MultiDevices.exe - HOTAS Multi Device Controller
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CougarBState.exe - CougarBState Application (Cougar Physical buttons and logical flags state)
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HOTASUpdate.exe - HOTASUpdate Application (HOTAS Firmware Update)
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ThrottleRange.exe - HOTAS Throttle Range
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HOTASCleanse.exe - HOTAS Cougar (HOTAS Cougar Cleanse)
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HOTASCompiler.exe - HOTAS Cougar Compiler
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HOTASConfig.exe - HOTAS Cougar Control Panel
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HOTASView.exe - Hotas Cougar (Hotas Cougar Viewer)
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GDIPLUS.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft GDI+
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- HOTASConfig.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9C1FD8DF-C4B9-433D-9A6E-8C49A9C528FB}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- HOTASConfig.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'HOTASMode' and executes as "C:\Program Files\HOTAS\HOTASConfig.exe" /MODE /FOXY /AU /DM /BW "/PC:\Program Files\HOTAS\Profiles\BMS.tmc".
How do I remove Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers?
You can uninstall Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers 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 Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers, 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 Thrustmaster Hotas Cougar Drivers.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win XP 4%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
22.22% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.41% |
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| Windows XP |
3.70% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
25.93% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.93% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.41% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.41% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.70% |
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Geography
58.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.14% |
| Germany |
6.98% |
| DK |
6.98% |
| France |
4.65% |
| Switzerland |
2.33% |
| Finland |
2.33% |
| Australia |
2.33% |
| Sweden |
2.33% |
| Greece |
2.33% |
| Netherlands |
2.33% |
| Croatia |
2.33% |
| Ireland |
2.33% |
| Poland |
2.33% |
| Italy |
2.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
28.57% |
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| ASUS |
28.57% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Apple |
7.14% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| VIA K7VT4APro |
8.33% |
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| Shuttle Inc. SX58 |
8.33% |
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| HP-Pavilion RT680AA-ABA m... |
8.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Blackbird... |
8.33% |
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| Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 |
8.33% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
8.33% |
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