Should I remove Polycom BToE Connector?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #42,380
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.5.0.0 |
5.26% |
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| 3.3.0.0 |
36.84% |
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| 3.2.0.0 |
5.26% |
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| 3.1.0.0 |
0.00% |
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| 3.0.0 |
15.79% |
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| 2.3.0 |
15.79% |
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| 2.1.0 |
10.53% |
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| 1.0.0 |
10.53% |
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Other programs by Polycom
Polycom BToE Connector
from Polycom, Inc.
Overview
Polycom BToE Connector is a program developed by Polycom. The most used version is 3.3.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 1.86 MB (1,950,580 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 76% of users of Polycom BToE Connector come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.polycom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Polycom\Polycom BToE Connector\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{BA4AEBBB-17F8-412C-B29C-723F2900B189}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.86 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Polycom BToE Connector
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PBC.exe - Polycom BToE Connector (Polycom BToE Application)
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USBIPEnum_x64.sys (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) - Polycom BToE (Polycom BToE Enumerator)
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PlcmBToESrv.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- PlcmBToESrv.exe runs as a service named 'PolycomBToEService' (PlcmBToESrv.exe) "This service communicates with the Polycom BToE Application".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PBC.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Polycom BToE Connector' which loads as C:\Program Files\Polycom\Polycom BToE Connector\PBC.exe.
How do I remove Polycom BToE Connector?
You can uninstall Polycom BToE Connector 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 Polycom BToE Connector, 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 Polycom BToE Connector.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 68%
Win 7 (SP1) 32%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
68.42% |
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| Windows 7 |
31.58% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
26.32% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
21.05% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
21.05% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
15.79% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
10.53% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.26% |
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Geography
75.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.86% |
| United Kingdom |
13.79% |
| Germany |
6.90% |
| Spain |
3.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
55.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Lenovo |
5.56% |
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| Toshiba |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E7440 |
10.53% |
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| LENOVO 20FAS6MU00 |
5.26% |
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| HP EliteBook 840 G2 |
5.26% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
5.26% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 9010 AIO |
5.26% |
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| HP EliteBook 8440p |
5.26% |
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