Microsoft PC Advisor
Overview
Microsoft PC Advisor is a software program developed by Microsoft. 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 16 files and is usually about 11.36 MB (11,912,177 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 88% of users of Microsoft PC Advisor come from the United States, it is also popular in Hungary.
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=120229
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MicrosoftPCAdvisor\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{0F000D59-B274-4800-9C89-EEE01186D5BB}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 11.36 MB
Files installed by Microsoft PC Advisor
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ActHost.dll - Branded_V2 (GTAgnt)
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ActMgr.dll - ActMgr
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AdvAgent.exe - MicrosoftPCAdvisor
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AdvBrws.exe - MicrosoftPCAdvisor Browser
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AdvHelp.exe - AUHelp Module
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AppConfig.dll - Settings Module
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CfgData.dll - CfgData Module
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GContent.dll - GContent Module
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GDownloader.dll - GDownload
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gdql.dll - QDiagLib Module
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GLauncher.dll - GLauncher
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GND_HTTP.dll - GND_HTTP Module
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GND_UPnP.dll - GND_UPnP Module
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GNetDev.dll - GNetDev Module
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MicrosoftPCAdvisorSrvHost.exe - BrokerSrvHost exe
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TrgMgr.dll - TrgMgr Module
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- MicrosoftPCAdvisorSrvHost.exe runs as a service named 'MicrosoftPCAdvisorSrvHost' (MicrosoftPCAdvisorSrvHost) "Hosts the Advisor runtime frameworks. If this service is disabled, the customer will not be able to use the updated diagnostics and other content".
How do I remove Microsoft PC Advisor?
You can uninstall Microsoft PC Advisor 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 Microsoft PC Advisor, 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 Microsoft PC Advisor.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 67%
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
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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 XP |
66.67% |
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Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
66.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.50% |
Hungary |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
American Megatrends |
66.67% |
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Toshiba |
33.33% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com