Should I remove Patterson Auto Update?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.3.2015.1106	9.68%
1.2.2014.604	45.16%
1.0.2013.810	41.94%
1.0.2012.1025	3.23%

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from Patterson Companies

Remove Patterson Auto Update

Patterson Auto Update is a software program developed by Patterson Companies. The most common release is 1.2.2014.604, 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 primary executable is named Patterson.Aus.AusClient.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 3.5 MB (3,669,796 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 98% of users of Patterson Auto Update come from the United States, it is also popular in Mexico.

URL: www.PattersonCompanies.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Patterson Companies\Patterson Auto Update\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{14042FD8-DEB1-4300-AFEA-BD0CA55025E0}

Estimated size: 3.5 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Patterson Auto Update, 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 Patterson Auto Update.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 81% Win XP 6%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

GLOBAL RANK #48,506

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	98.18%
Mexico	1.82%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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