PCmover Business
Overview
PCmover Business is a program developed by Laplink Software. The most used version is 5.00.616.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 35 files and is usually about 72.92 MB (76,461,948 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 81% of users of PCmover Business come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.laplink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover Business\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9D50BAB9-2460-4F1E-85FB-121ACAEAA843}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 72.92 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PCmover Business
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PostMigSetup.exe - PCmover Post Migration Package (Setup Launcher)
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PcmBrand.dll - PcmBrand Dynamic Link Library (PCmover Personality DLL)
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USBDriverSetup.exe - Laplink USB Cable Drivers
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USBDriversSetup2x.exe
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AppInv.exe - PCdefense
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DlMgr.exe - PCmover (Laplink Download and Setup Manager)
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LaunchSt.exe - LaunchSt MFC Application
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MapiFix.exe - MapiInfo MFC Application
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PCmover.exe
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PCmoverLog.exe - PCmover Log Manager
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Report.exe
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ShLnk64.exe - 64-bit Shell Link Server
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SpDiskTreeMgr.dll - Disk Tree Manager
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SpIniTreeMgr.dll - INI File Tree Manager
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SpRegTreeMgr.dll - Registry Tree Manager
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StartUpThis.exe - StartUp This
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- LaunchSt.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'StartUp This' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover Business\PCmover Client\LaunchSt.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PCmover.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover\pcmover.exe'.
How do I remove PCmover Business?
You can uninstall PCmover Business 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 PCmover Business, 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 PCmover Business.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 43%
Win 10 14%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
42.86% |
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| Windows 7 |
42.86% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
42.86% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Pro Insider Pr... |
14.29% |
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Geography
81.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.25% |
| Canada |
12.50% |
| Germany |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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| Intel |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| HP Compaq dx2300 Microtow... |
25.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531s |
25.00% |
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| HP Pro 3130 Microtower PC |
25.00% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX620 ... |
25.00% |
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Publisher URL: www.laplink.com