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Should I remove Connector?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,549
Reach 0.0040%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 69.65 days
814.78 days >
Average installed length: 428.10 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.0.0 10.13%
1.0.0 89.87%

Connector

Overview

Connector is a software program developed by Cell C. The most common release is 1.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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. 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 primary executable is named wilog.exe. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 25.28 MB (26,505,502 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 80% of users of Connector come from South Africa, it is also popular in the United States and TZ.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.cellc.co.za
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cell C\Connector
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{A899DA1F-D626-401C-8651-F2921E3B4CB3}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly /z"Uninst
Estimated size: 25.28 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Connector

Program executable:wilog.exe
Name:Cell C Connector
Path:C:\Program Files\cell c\connector\wilog.exe
MD5:b5691b95c50504a1f17900ea75d9b4f5
Additional files:
  • HuaweiE220.dll - Cell C Connector
  • ImportConfiguration.exe
  • InstallHelpers.dll
  • Logger.dll
  • NokiaIcera.dll
  • Res.dll
  • SmsApp2.dll
  • WWanDevice.dll
  • ZTE620.dll
  • BecHelperService.exe
  • LoggerServer.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • Wilog.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DEFDFC8E-6673-4EA7-BA1B-2CB8336E1B7D}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • BecHelperService.exe runs as a service named 'BecHelperService' (BecHelperService) "Enable Bec updates".
Startup File (User Run)
  • Wilog.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AliceConnect' and executes as C:\Program Files\Cell C\Connector\Wilog.exe /autostart.

How do I remove Connector?

You can uninstall Connector 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 Connector, 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 Connector.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 67.09%
Windows 10 22.78%
Windows XP 8.86%
Windows Vista 1.27%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 28.21%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.79%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.69%
Windows 8 Pro 5.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.13%
Windows 7 Home Basic 5.13%

Distribution by countryGeography

80.00% of installs come from South Africa
Which countries install it?
  South Africa 80.00%
  United States 15.29%
  TZ 1.18%
  Qatar 1.18%
  India 1.18%
  Israel 1.18%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.67%
Dell 25.00%
Acer 15.00%
Samsung 6.67%
Lenovo 5.00%
GIGABYTE 5.00%
Sony 5.00%
Intel 3.33%
American Megatrends 1.67%
ASUS 1.67%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.29%
Dell Dell System XPS L5... 4.29%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.86%
eMachines eME732 2.86%
HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... 2.86%
Dell Latitude E5420 2.86%

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