Should I remove Siemens PLM License Server?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
8.2.5.2	0.59%
8.2.0.8	2.96%
6.4.2.1	30.77%
6.1.1.3	45.56%
5.3.1.7	20.12%

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from Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.

Remove Siemens PLM License Server

Siemens PLM License Server is a software program developed by Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software. The most common release is 6.1.1.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 6 files and is usually about 21.37 MB (22,410,926 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 35% of users of Siemens PLM License Server come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and India.

URL: www.siemens.com/gtac

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Siemens\PLMLicenseServer

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Siemens\PLMLicenseServer\UninstallerData\Uninstall.exe"

Estimated size: 21.37 MB

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 Siemens PLM License Server, 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 Siemens PLM License Server.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 62% Win 7 1%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	35.26%
Germany	7.37%
India	6.32%
Spain	4.74%
Italy	4.21%
Brazil	3.68%
Mexico	3.16%
Canada	3.16%
France	2.63%
Slovenia	2.11%
Singapore	2.11%
Russia	2.11%
Czech Republic	2.11%
Poland	2.11%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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