Should I remove CADS Software Licence Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.63.351 |
10.00% |
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1.50.396 |
10.00% |
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1.50.379 |
10.00% |
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1.48.345 |
20.00% |
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1.46.291.0 |
10.00% |
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1.45.94.0 |
10.00% |
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1.43.77.0 |
10.00% |
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1.42.074.0 |
10.00% |
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1.40.048.0 |
10.00% |
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Other programs by Computer and Design Services Ltd
CADS Software Licence Manager
Overview
CADS Software Licence Manager is a program developed by Computer and Design Services Ltd. The most used version is 1.48.345, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is cadslicensemanager.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 9.41 MB (9,862,732 bytes). 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 CADS Software Licence Manager come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States and NG.
Program details
URL: www.cads.co.uk
Help link: www.cads.co.uk/services/support.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\CADS Shared\Software Licenses
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\CADSSH~1\SOFTWA~1\UNINST~1.EXE C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\CADSSH~1\SOFTWA~1\Install.log
Estimated size: 9.41 MB
Files installed by CADS Software Licence Manager
Program executable: | cadslicensemanager.exe |
Name: | CADS Software Licence Manager |
Path: | C:\Program Files\common files\cads shared\software licenses\cadslicensemanager.exe |
MD5: | be9c74e5c565df7d4f8b1d6893703aa5 |
Additional files:
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CadsLicenseManager.dll - CadsLicenseManager Module
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haspdinst.exe (by SafeNet) - Sentinel HASP Run-time Environment Installer
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clmwiz.exe (by CADS) - CSLMwiz
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Uninstall CADS Software Licence Manager.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Uninstall CADS Software Licence Manager.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- Uninstall CADS Software Licence Manager.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Uninstall CADS Software Licence Manager.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove CADS Software Licence Manager?
You can uninstall CADS Software Licence Manager 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 CADS Software Licence Manager, 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 CADS Software Licence Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows 10 |
30.00% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
22.22% |
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Windows 8 |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
11.11% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 Home |
11.11% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
United Kingdom |
58.33% |
United States |
33.33% |
NG |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
55.56% |
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ASUS |
11.11% |
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Intel |
11.11% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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Common models |
Dell Vostro 260 |
12.50% |
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HP ENVY dv7 Notebook PC |
12.50% |
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Dell OptiPlex 7010 |
12.50% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
12.50% |
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ASUSTeK G750JW |
12.50% |
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Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
12.50% |
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