Should I remove Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 12.10.20.660 |
66.67% |
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| 12.9.18.1227 |
16.67% |
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| 12.9.6.1218 |
16.67% |
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Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64
from Ceton Corporation
Overview
Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64 is a software program developed by Ceton. The most common release is 12.10.20.660, 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 19 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: cetoncorp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ceton\cdata
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{47C80D4C-3C13-4B05-9219-81A71A7DE021}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64
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cdatasvc.exe - Ceton Companion Services Service
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cdataconfig.exe - Ceton Companion Services Config
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ceton.cdata.client.dll - Ceton.CData.Client
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ceton.cdata.dll - Ceton CData (Ceton Companion Services CData Service Provider)
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cdataconfig.resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- cdatasvc.exe runs as a service named 'Ceton Companion Services CData Service' (CDataSvc) "Provides support for Ceton Companion Services. If this service is stopped, Ceton Companion Services may not operate properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.".
How do I remove Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64?
You can uninstall Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64 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 Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center (x64), 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 Ceton Companion Services for Windows Media Center x64.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 17%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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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?
| GIGABYTE |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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Common models |
| Shuttle SZ77 |
33.33% |
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| Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 |
33.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1764 |
33.33% |
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