Should I remove SWS License Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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SWS License Manager
from Schulumberger Water Service
What is SWS License Manager? (from Schulumberger Water Service)
Standalone license provides one computer with one license to run one SWS program for a limited time. Standalone licenses are “node-locked” meaning that they are only valid for the computer from which the license is requested. Hard-Key (Dongle) Licensing: A USB Dongle can be used as a standard "hostid" to which licenses... Read more
Overview
SWS License Manager is a software program developed by Schulumberger Water Service. 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 8 files and is usually about 914 KB (935,936 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows XP. While about 83% of users of SWS License Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
URL: www.swstechnology.com/help/licensing/index.html?troubleshooting_team_licenses.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\sws\licensemanager
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{18A80477-9F4D-4D2B-A14F-90255E63FB2F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 914 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SWS License Manager
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licenserequestgenerator.exe (by Schlumberger) - LicenseRequestGenerator
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launchmonitoringurl.exe (by Schlumberger) - LaunchMonitoringURL
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install license.exe - Install License
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licensemanager.dll - LicenseManager
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rlm.dll
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rlm.exe
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rlmutil.exe
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slb_water.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- rlm.exe runs as a service named 'slb_water_license' (slb_water_license).
How do I remove SWS License Manager?
You can uninstall SWS License Manager 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 SWS License Manager, 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 SWS License Manager.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows XP
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| Canada |
16.67% |