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Should I remove Autodesk DirectConnect?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #40,682
United States Rank #46,105
Reach 0.0024%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2008.08.04 2.13%
2008.02.17 68.09%
2006.09.26 12.77%
2006.03.28 17.02%

Other programs by Autodesk

Autodesk DirectConnect 2.0

What is Autodesk DirectConnect?

Autodesk DirectConnect is a family of data translators. Each of these translators imports a specific CAD file format into one or more Autodesk products.

About  (from Autodesk)

Autodesk® DirectConnect software enables you to exchange industrial design data efficiently with engineers using CAD products. The result is a fluid digital design workflow that eliminates rework, saves time, and preserves your design intent. To exchange data with mechanical design and engineering products from Autode...  Read more

Overview

The most used version is 2008.02.17, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 92 files.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.autodesk.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\DirectConnect2.0\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C76FE689-6457-47C9-BACE-AA17060A9813}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Autodesk DirectConnect 2.0

  • AcAuthEntities17enures.dll - AcAuthEntitiesTLB Resource DLL (AcAuthEntitiesTLB)
  • AcMPolygonMGD.dll - MPolygon Dynamic Link Library
  • AdIntImgServices.dll - Atil Dynamic Link Library
  • ac1st17.dll - Autodesk, Inc. ObjectDBX
  • acdb17.dll
  • acdb17enures.dll - acdb17dres.dll
  • acge17.dll - acge17d.dll
  • acgex17.dll - acgex17d.dll
  • AcMPolygonObj17enuRes.dll - AcMPolygonObjRes Module
  • AcAxDb17enures.dll - AcAxDbTLB Resource DLL (AcAxDbTLB)
  • ASMAHL120A.dll - Autodesk ShapeManager (D-Cubed Hidden Line Manager)
  • ASMBASE120A.dll - ASM Baseutil
  • ASMBLND120A.dll - ASM Blend
  • ASMBOOL120A.dll - ASM Boolean
  • ASMCOVR120A.dll - ASM Cover
  • ASMCSTR120A.dll - constructor
  • ASMCT120A.dll - ASM Cellular Topology
  • ASMEULR120A.dll - ASM Euler
  • ASMFCT120A.dll - ASM Faceter
  • ASMGA120A.dll - ASM Generalized Attributes
  • ASMIHL120A.dll - ASM IHL
  • ASMINTR120A.dll - ASM Intersections
  • ASMKERN120A.dll - ASM Kernel
  • ASMLAW120A.dll - ASM LAW
  • ASMLOP120A.dll - ASM Local Operations
  • AcSignCore16.dll - AcSignCore Module
  • AcGradient17.dll - AcGradient DLL
  • aruba.exe - DirectConnect (Autodesk DirectConnect)
  • ad17asm120.dll - adasm Module
  • acdbmgd.dll - ObjectDBX (AutoCAD ObjectDBX Application)
  • AcPersSubentNaming17.dll - AutoCAD (AcPersSubentNaming DLL Application)
  • AcSceneRes.dll - Scene Resources
  • AdImaging.dll - AdImaging Module
  • AdImagingRes.dll - AdImagingRes Module

How do I remove Autodesk DirectConnect?

You can uninstall Autodesk DirectConnect from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Autodesk DirectConnect 2.0, 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 Autodesk DirectConnect.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win 10 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#40,682

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 74.47%
Windows Vista 12.77%
Windows XP 10.64%
Windows 10 2.13%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.66%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.40%
Windows 7 Professional 17.02%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.64%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 8.51%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.26%

Distribution by countryGeography

32.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 32.73%
  India 18.18%
  Taiwan 7.27%
  France 5.45%
  Canada 5.45%
  Sweden 3.64%
  Germany 3.64%
  United Kingdom 3.64%
  South Africa 1.82%
  KH 1.82%
  Belgium 1.82%
  GE 1.82%
  Australia 1.82%
  Japan 1.82%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 32.43%
Dell 21.62%
Acer 13.51%
GIGABYTE 10.81%
ASUS 10.81%
American Megatrends 5.41%
Toshiba 2.70%
Lenovo 2.70%
Common models
Micro-Star MS-7529 2.63%
HP-Pavilion FT863AV-ABA d... 2.63%
HP-Pavilion BN474AV-ABA H... 2.63%
HP Compaq 8510w 2.63%
Hewlett-Packard h8-1020 2.63%
GBT AWRDACPI 2.63%

About Autodesk

Autodesk focuses on 3D design application for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries.
Publisher URL: www.autodesk.com

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