Samsung SyncThru 5.0
What is Samsung SyncThru? (from Samsung Electronics)
SyncThru service is a fleet management solution for multiple network printers and centralized multi-device management solution with powerful features. IT managers can discover, manage, and report all devices in the network using SyncThru. SNMP compliant devices can be discovered and managed across vendors.
Overview
Samsung SyncThru 5.0 is a program developed by Samsung Electronics. 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 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 3 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 45% of users of Samsung SyncThru come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.samsung.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\samsung network printer utilities\syncthru admin 5
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Samsung Network Printer Utilities\SyncThru Admin 5\uninstaller.exe
Files installed by Samsung SyncThru 5.0
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uninstaller.exe
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syncthru5.exe
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wrapper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- syncthru5.exe runs as a service named 'Wowza Media Server' (WowzaMediaServer) "Wowza Media Server".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- syncthru5.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Galleon\bin\Wrapper.exe'.
How do I remove Samsung SyncThru?
You can uninstall Samsung SyncThru 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 Samsung SyncThru 5.0, 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 Samsung SyncThru.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.00% |
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| Windows XP |
5.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.50% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
27.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.00% |
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Geography
44.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.64% |
| Germany |
10.71% |
| Italy |
8.93% |
| France |
5.36% |
| United Kingdom |
5.36% |
| Australia |
3.57% |
| Brazil |
3.57% |
| Canada |
3.57% |
| Argentina |
1.79% |
| Estonia |
1.79% |
| India |
1.79% |
| Lithuania |
1.79% |
| Nicaragua |
1.79% |
| Poland |
1.79% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
15.15% |
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| American Megatrends |
15.15% |
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| GIGABYTE |
12.12% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.12% |
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| Samsung |
9.09% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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| Lenovo |
6.06% |
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| Toshiba |
3.03% |
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| Sony |
3.03% |
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| Gateway |
3.03% |
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| Intel |
3.03% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite Pro U30... |
3.85% |
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| Sony VPCZ21X9R |
3.85% |
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| Samsung R540/R580/R780/SA... |
3.85% |
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| Samsung R530/R730 |
3.85% |
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| Samsung 350U2A/350U2B/300... |
3.85% |
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| LENOVO 43308KG |
3.85% |
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About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics which is part of the Samsung Group produces a wide range of printers for both consumers and business use, including mono-laser printers, color laser printers, multifunction printers, and enterprise-use high-speed digital multifunction printer models.
Publisher URL: www.samsung.com