Should I remove gSyncit?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,452
United States Rank #6,050
Reach 0.0564%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.72 days
394.72 days >
Average installed length: 207.39 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
5.4.76 |
0.09% |
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5.1.71 |
0.09% |
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5.1.52 |
0.09% |
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5.1.40 |
0.09% |
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5.1.25 |
0.09% |
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5.1.17 |
0.90% |
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5.0.123 |
0.09% |
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5.0.119 |
0.09% |
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5.0.115 |
0.09% |
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5.0.109 |
0.09% |
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5.0.106 |
0.09% |
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4.3.73 |
0.09% |
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4.3.71 |
1.80% |
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4.3.69 |
0.09% |
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4.3.34 |
0.09% |
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4.3.30 |
0.36% |
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4.3.29 |
0.45% |
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4.3.21 |
0.36% |
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4.3.19 |
0.27% |
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4.3.15 |
0.09% |
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4.3.12 |
0.09% |
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4.2.292 |
0.18% |
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4.2.288 |
0.45% |
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4.2.283 |
0.45% |
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4.2.275 |
0.54% |
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4.2.271 |
0.09% |
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4.2.270 |
1.17% |
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4.2.264 |
0.09% |
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4.2.261 |
0.18% |
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4.2.258 |
0.09% |
|
4.2.249 |
0.27% |
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4.2.248 |
0.45% |
|
4.2.247 |
0.27% |
|
4.2.238 |
0.09% |
|
4.2.214 |
0.18% |
|
4.2.212 |
0.09% |
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4.2.209 |
0.18% |
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4.2.208 |
0.09% |
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4.2.192 |
0.18% |
|
4.2.171 |
0.09% |
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4.2.169 |
0.36% |
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4.2.147 |
0.18% |
|
4.2.141 |
0.09% |
|
4.2.137 |
0.09% |
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4.2.136 |
0.09% |
|
4.2.135 |
0.27% |
|
4.2.132 |
0.09% |
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4.2.131 |
0.27% |
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4.2.125 |
0.09% |
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4.2.111 |
0.09% |
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4.2.97 |
0.09% |
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265 versions |
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gSyncit
from Fieldston Software
Overview
gSyncit is a software program developed by Fieldston Software. The most common release is 4.3.71, with over 45% 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. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package is about 4.62 MB (4,847,104 bytes) when donwloaded. 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 57% of users of gSyncit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\trend micro\hijackthis
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{42226108-1887-4B4B-A8A4-D985D8679493}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.62 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by gSyncit
-
hijackthis.exe (by Trend Micro) - HijackThis
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- hijackthis.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{57999825-9F88-483D-978F-694602FAB3DB}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- hijackthis.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'HijackThis startup scan' and executes as C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe /startupscan.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- hijackthis.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
hijackthis.exe |
Memory: | 4.26 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0352465767% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.02021257% | |
User CPU: | 0.01503401% | |
I/O reads/min: | 738 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 21 Bytes | |
How do I remove gSyncit?
You can uninstall gSyncit 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 gSyncit, 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 gSyncit.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 49%
Win 7 1%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
49.24% |
|
Windows 7 |
48.43% |
|
Windows Vista |
1.26% |
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Windows XP |
1.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
20.90% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.38% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
11.58% |
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Windows 8.1 |
9.59% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.96% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.05% |
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Geography
56.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
56.90% |
Germany |
11.83% |
United Kingdom |
4.51% |
France |
3.45% |
Netherlands |
2.96% |
Canada |
2.54% |
Italy |
1.90% |
Austria |
1.69% |
Australia |
1.55% |
Switzerland |
1.41% |
Israel |
1.20% |
Belgium |
0.99% |
Taiwan |
0.85% |
Sweden |
0.77% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
31.90% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.84% |
|
ASUS |
9.73% |
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Acer |
7.81% |
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Lenovo |
7.50% |
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GIGABYTE |
5.10% |
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Toshiba |
5.10% |
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Samsung |
3.99% |
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Medion |
1.59% |
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Intel |
1.44% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.21% |
|
ASUS All Series |
4.89% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.26% |
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Microsoft Corporation Sur... |
2.93% |
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ASUSTeK UX31E |
2.28% |
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Dell XPS 8700 |
2.28% |
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