Should I remove Swisscom PC-Assistant?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.7.1.20006	8.33%
1.7.0.3	16.67%
1.7.0.1	25.00%
1.6.1.5	8.33%
1.5.1.2	16.67%
1.4.0.2	16.67%
1.0.0.6	8.33%

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Remove Swisscom PC-Assistant by Sutherland Glob...

Swisscom PC-Assistant is a software program developed by Sutherland Global Services. The most common release is 1.7.0.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 primary executable is named swisscom pc assistant.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 55.16 MB (57,837,356 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 70% of users of Swisscom PC-Assistant come from the United States, it is also popular in Switzerland and Singapore.

Help link: www.swisscom.ch

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Swisscom PC-Assistant

Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{8BB1245B-6303-44DB-A4F7-14A11E487BE7}\Swisscom PC Assistant.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE

Estimated size: 55.16 MB

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Swisscom PC-Assistant, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Swisscom PC-Assistant.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 92% Win 7 (SP1) 8%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 3% Keep it 97%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	69.57%
Switzerland	26.09%
Singapore	4.35%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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