Should I remove GlobeTrotter Connect?

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.1.0.1162	12.56%
3.1.0.1107	3.14%
3.1.0.1086	8.52%
3.0.0.924	1.35%
3.0.0.866	8.52%
2.5.0.112	3.59%
2.3.0.809	1.79%
2.3.0.797	1.35%
2.3.0.750	2.24%
2.3.0.739	0.45%
2.3.0.630	35.43%
2.2.0.561	6.73%
2.2.0.536	4.04%
2.2.0.509	0.45%
2.2.0.496	1.79%
2.1.0.467	0.45%
2.1.0.425	2.69%
2.1.0.420	1.79%
2.1.0.415	0.90%
2.0.0.388	0.45%
1.0.0.343	0.90%
1.0.0.321	0.45%
1.0.0.90	0.45%

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from Option NV

Remove GlobeTrotter Connect by Option NV

GlobeTrotter Connect is a program developed by Option NV. The most used version is 2.3.0.630, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 GlobeTrotter Connect.exe. The software installer includes 41 files and is usually about 893.5 KB (914,944 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 11% of users of GlobeTrotter Connect come from Germany, it is also popular in France and the United States.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\option\globetrotter connect

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EFDF5257-2979-41BA-8651-D7FAC07B4C94}

Estimated size: 893.5 KB

Language: English

globetrotter connect.exe
Memory:	3.31 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0004030237%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00024216%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00016086%	0.015104% average
gtdetectsc.exe
Memory:	1.67 MB
Kernel CPU:	0.00211624%

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 GlobeTrotter Connect, 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 GlobeTrotter Connect.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 42% Win XP 1%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 1% Keep it 99%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Germany	11.40%
France	9.65%
United States	9.65%
Finland	9.21%
Israel	8.77%
Poland	5.70%
Indonesia	5.26%
Italy	4.82%
United Kingdom	3.51%
Czech Republic	3.07%
Austria	2.63%
India	2.19%
Saudi Arabia	1.75%
South Africa	1.75%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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