Dell Premium Remote Control
Overview
Dell Premium Remote Control is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 1.0.048, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 902.92 KB (924,590 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 67% of users of Dell Premium Remote Control come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Dell\Utilities\Dell Premium Remote Control
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{1
Estimated size: 902.92 KB
Language: French (France)
Files installed by Dell Premium Remote Control
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WMPControllerService.exe (by Dell, Inc) - Dell Premium Remote Control Service
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WMPRemoteTray.exe (by Gyration) - Dell Premium Remote Control (Dell Premium Remote Control Tray Icon)
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WMPControllerServer.exe (by Gyration, Inc) - Dell Premium Remote Server
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WMPControllerService.exe runs as a service named 'WMPControllerService' (WMPControllerService) "Version 1.48 Provides the interface for the Dell Premium Remote Control Device".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- WMPRemoteTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DellRemote' which loads as "C:\Dell\Utilities\Dell Premium Remote Control\WMPRemoteTray.exe".
How do I remove Dell Premium Remote Control?
You can uninstall Dell Premium Remote Control 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 Dell Premium Remote Control, 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 Dell Premium Remote Control.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 71%
Win XP 5%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
71.43% |
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| Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.52% |
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| Windows XP |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
47.62% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
4.76% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
4.76% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
4.76% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.76% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| France |
6.67% |
| Canada |
6.67% |
| KY |
3.33% |
| Indonesia |
3.33% |
| Germany |
3.33% |
| Ireland |
3.33% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.33% |
| United Kingdom |
3.33% |
About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com