Should I remove Advanced Time Synchronizer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.3.808 |
5.88% |
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4.3.807 |
94.12% |
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Other programs by Southsoftware.com
Advanced Time Synchronizer
by Southsoftware.com
Overview
Advanced Time Synchronizer is a software program developed by Southsoftware.com. The most common release is 4.3.807, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 540 KB (552,960 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 43% of users of Advanced Time Synchronizer come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\advanced time synchronizer
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{56CF1582-CE11-4E89-A140-EE8F65E6DD8F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 540 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Advanced Time Synchronizer
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advtimesync.dll - Advanced Time Synchronizer Client Library
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contimesync.exe - Advanced Time Synchronizer Console Tool
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svctimesync.exe - Advanced Time Synchronizer Service
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advtimesync.exe - Advanced Time Synchronizer
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- svctimesync.exe runs as a service named 'Advanced Time Synchronizer Service' (advtimesync) "Advanced Time Synchronizer service provides automatic time synchronizations and runs local time servers.".
Startup File (User Run)
- advtimesync.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Advanced Time Synchronizer' and executes as "C:\Program Files\advanced time synchronizer\advtimesync.exe" noshow.
How do I remove Advanced Time Synchronizer?
You can uninstall Advanced Time Synchronizer 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 Advanced Time Synchronizer, 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 Advanced Time Synchronizer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win XP 6%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
76.47% |
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Windows 7 |
17.65% |
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Windows XP |
5.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
25.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
18.75% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.25% |
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Windows 10 Enterprise |
6.25% |
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Windows 10 Home Insider P... |
6.25% |
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Geography
42.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
42.86% |
Germany |
19.05% |
Australia |
4.76% |
Israel |
4.76% |
Italy |
4.76% |
Japan |
4.76% |
Netherlands |
4.76% |
Sweden |
4.76% |
Slovakia |
4.76% |
Turkey |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
23.08% |
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ASUS |
15.38% |
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American Megatrends |
7.69% |
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Sony |
7.69% |
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MSI |
7.69% |
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Medion |
7.69% |
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Lenovo |
7.69% |
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GIGABYTE |
7.69% |
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Dell |
7.69% |
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Apple |
7.69% |
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Common models |
UNITCOM W55xEU |
6.67% |
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Sony VPCJ11M1E |
6.67% |
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P4i6G P4i65G |
6.67% |
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MSI MS-7816 |
6.67% |
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Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GE62... |
6.67% |
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MEDION MS-7797 |
6.67% |
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