Should I remove Calix Upgrade?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Calix Upgrade
from Calix
Overview
Calix Upgrade is a program developed by Calix. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is Calix Upgrade.exe. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.calix.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CUP\06.01.397-01
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\CUP\06.01.397-01\UninstallerData\Uninstall CUP.exe"
Files installed by Calix Upgrade
| Program executable: | Calix Upgrade.exe |
| Name: | LaunchAnywhere |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\CUP\06.01.397-01\Calix Upgrade.exe |
| MD5: | 0a15e929756ab59eee6115996bf09313 |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Calix Upgrade.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB63F58C-BC73-435E-B2A9-22229890C02A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- Calix Upgrade.exe runs as a service named 'UPSMSRMI' (UPSMSRMI).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Calix Upgrade.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'UPSMS' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\UPSManagementSoftware\UPSMS.exe.
How do I remove Calix Upgrade?
You can uninstall Calix Upgrade 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 Calix Upgrade, 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 Calix Upgrade.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
50.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
50.00% |
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