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7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.1560.0 |
7.69% |
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| 2.1.1134.0 |
15.38% |
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| 2.0.590.0 |
15.38% |
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| 1.5.840.0 |
7.69% |
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| 1.3.561.0 |
23.08% |
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| 1.2.544.0 |
7.69% |
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| 1.2.540.0 |
7.69% |
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| 1.1.458.0 |
15.38% |
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COMPASS GPS
from WIDEX A/S
Overview
COMPASS GPS is a software program developed by WIDEX A/S. The most common release is 1.3.561.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 58 files and is usually about 189.4 MB (198,600,025 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 74% of users of COMPASS GPS come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and South Africa.
Program details
URL: www.widex.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Widex\CompassGPS\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{22EAFCDB-5BC5-4CE2-A8F4-FFA8578DD690}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 189.4 MB
Files installed by COMPASS GPS
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AcousticsData.dll - WIDEX AcousticsDataContextLib (Widex.AcousticsDataContextLib)
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CompassCatalogHints.dll - WIDEX CATALOG LIBRARY (CompassCatalogHints)
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CompassCatalogLib.dll - CompassCatalogLib
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CondQueryLib.dll - CondQueryLib
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EnumerableLib.dll - EnumerableLib
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AcousticsData.Interop.dll - AcousticsData (AcousticsData.Interop)
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DetectHandler.dll - DetectHandler (Hearing Aids Programming Library)
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CiBusiness.dll - MY.WIDEX.COM (CiBusiness)
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CiConfig.dll - CiConfig
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CiInterfaces.dll - CiInterfaces
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CiUtil.dll - CiUtil
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CueBusiness.dll - CueBusiness
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CueContracts.dll - CueContracts
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CueFactory.dll - CueFactory
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ModuleRegistry.dll - ModuleRegistry
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Compass.exe - COMPASS GPS (COMPASS)
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Compass.exe.UnityCache.dll - Compass.exe.UnityCache
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CompassGPSDBControlLibrary.dll - CompassGPSSAControlLibrary
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CompassGPSDBGUI.exe - CompassGPSSAGUI
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CompassGPSDBGUI.infrastructure.dll - CompassGPSSAGUI.infrastructure
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CompassGPSDBGUI.Model.dll - CompassGPSDBGUI.Model
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CompassGPSDBService.exe - CompassGPSSAService
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CompassGPSDBServiceModel.dll - CompassGPSSAServiceModel
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CompassGPSSADatabaseCoreInterface.dll - CompassGPSSADatabaseCoreInterface
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CompassGPSSADatabaseMgr.dll - CompassGPSSADatabaseMgr
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CompassGPSSAServiceInterface.dll - CompassGPSSAServiceInterface
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CompassModuleRegister.exe - CompassModuleRegister
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DataService.dll - DataService
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N3Module.exe - COMPASS GPS Noah 3 Module
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N3ModuleRegister.exe - N3ModuleRegister
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AprBasis.dll - AprBasis
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hapTrace.exe - HapTrace (Widex Trace Programmer login)
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Himsa.NOAHlink.Interop.NOAHlinkdrv.dll - Assembly imported from type library NOAHlinkDRVLib
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Himsa.NOAHlink.Interop.HI_I2C2.dll - Assembly imported from type library HI_I2C2Lib
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EQATEC.Analytics.Monitor.dll (by EQATEC A/S) - AnalyticsMonitor
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Castle.Windsor.dll (by Castle Project) - Castle.Windsor (Castle.Windsor 2.5.3 for .NETFramework v4.0)
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Implementation.dll - Implementation
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Declarations.dll - Declarations
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Castle.Core.dll (by Castle Project) - Castle.Core (Castle.Core for .NETFramework v4.0 Client Profile)
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll (by ICSharpCode.net) - #ZipLibrary (SharpZipLib for .NET Framework 2.0)
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AutoMapper.dll - AutoMapper
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DSLmio_C.dll (by Desired Sensation Levels) - DSL m[i/o] Library
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Interop.NoahModuleInstallationServer.dll
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Interop.NoahModuleServer.dll
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Interop.NoahVersion.dll
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libvlc.dll
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libvlccore.dll (by the VideoLAN Team) - VLC media player
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- CompassGPSDBService.exe runs as a service named 'Compass GPS DB Service' (Compass GPS DB Service) "COMPASS GPS Client Database Service".
How do I remove COMPASS GPS?
You can uninstall COMPASS GPS 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 COMPASS GPS, 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 COMPASS GPS.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 46%
Win XP 8%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
46.15% |
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| Windows 7 |
30.77% |
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| Windows Vista |
15.38% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
23.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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Geography
74.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
74.07% |
| Italy |
14.81% |
| South Africa |
3.70% |
| France |
3.70% |
| Japan |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.22% |
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| Acer |
22.22% |
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| Lenovo |
22.22% |
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| American Megatrends |
11.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| LG Electronics 15UD56... |
11.11% |
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| ACER Aspire M1641 |
11.11% |
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| LENOVO IdeaPad U410 |
11.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
11.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
11.11% |
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| Acer TravelMate 5742 |
11.11% |
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