Should I remove PCLinq3?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #26,055
United States Rank #29,796
Reach 0.0064%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.1.0.3 |
21.26% |
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| 3.0.0.3 |
78.74% |
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PCLinq3
from Prolific Technology Inc.
Overview
PCLinq3 is a program developed by Prolific Technology. The most used version is 3.0.0.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 1.38 MB (1,449,984 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 33% of users of PCLinq3 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Austria.
Program details
URL: www.prolific.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Prolific Technology Inc.\PCLinq3
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{BD77C684-DF3C-4237-A9F9-FA90ED58CA3F}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 1.38 MB
Language: English
Files installed by PCLinq3
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linklibwa.dll - PL2501 Functions Dynamic Link Library (PL25A1 Functions Dynamic Link Library (Ansi))
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linklibwu.dll - PL25A1 Functions Dynamic Link Library (Unicode)
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pclinq3a.exe - Usb to Usb File Transfer Applicaion (Usb to Usb File Transfer Applicaion (ANSI))
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pclinq3u.exe - Usb to Usb File Transfer Applicaion (Unicode)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- pclinq3a.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9F09190-040E-4081-A173-85745CDBE7B5}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove PCLinq3?
You can uninstall PCLinq3 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 PCLinq3, 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 PCLinq3.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #26,055
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REACH
~0.01%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.50% |
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| Windows 10 |
19.69% |
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| Windows XP |
7.09% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.72% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.60% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.60% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.40% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.80% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.80% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.00% |
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Geography
32.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
32.61% |
| United Kingdom |
21.01% |
| Austria |
7.97% |
| Germany |
7.97% |
| Canada |
5.80% |
| Brazil |
2.90% |
| Switzerland |
2.17% |
| Russia |
2.17% |
| India |
2.17% |
| DZ |
2.17% |
| Spain |
2.17% |
| Israel |
1.45% |
| Singapore |
0.72% |
| South Africa |
0.72% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.68% |
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| Dell |
22.97% |
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| Acer |
21.62% |
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| Medion |
8.11% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.76% |
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| ASUS |
6.76% |
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| Lenovo |
4.05% |
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| Toshiba |
2.70% |
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| Alienware |
1.35% |
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Common models |
| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
2.02% |
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| Gigabyte H55M-USB3 |
2.02% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.02% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.02% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
1.01% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50-B |
1.01% |
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