Should I remove Smart Start UP?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #35,198
Reach 0.0033%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 131.61 days
668.83 days >
Average installed length: 351.42 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.00.000 |
100.00% |
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Smart Start UP
Overview
Smart Start UP is a program developed by NewSoft Technology. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 6 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 39% of users of Smart Start UP come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.newsoftinc.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NewSoft\Smart Start UP
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2
Language: English
Files installed by Smart Start UP
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PnPDetect.exe - PnPDetect Application (PnPDetect MFC Application)
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GetPhotoPath.dll - GetPhotoPath Dynamic Link Library (GetPhotoPath DLL)
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PnPInstall.exe - PnPInstall Application (PnPInstall MFC Application)
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PnPUnInstall.exe - PnPUnInstall Application (PnPUnInstall MFC Application)
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RegSessionPnp.dll - RegSession Dynamic Link Library (RegSession DLL)
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Shfolder.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System (Shell Folder Service)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PnPDetect.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Smart Start UP' which loads as C:\Program Files\NewSoft\Smart Start UP\PnPDetect.exe /Automation.
How do I remove Smart Start UP?
You can uninstall Smart Start UP 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 Smart Start UP, 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 Smart Start UP.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 36%
Win Vista 2%
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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 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
36.36% |
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Windows Vista |
28.79% |
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Windows XP |
27.27% |
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Windows 10 |
7.58% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
27.69% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.15% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
23.08% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.62% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.62% |
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Windows 10 Home |
3.08% |
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Geography
39.24% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
39.24% |
United States |
25.32% |
United Kingdom |
5.06% |
Egypt |
3.80% |
France |
3.80% |
Iran |
3.80% |
Italy |
3.80% |
Saudi Arabia |
2.53% |
United Arab Emirates |
1.27% |
Argentina |
1.27% |
Austria |
1.27% |
BD |
1.27% |
Switzerland |
1.27% |
Spain |
1.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
16.00% |
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Acer |
16.00% |
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GIGABYTE |
14.00% |
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Medion |
12.00% |
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Dell |
8.00% |
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Sahara |
6.00% |
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ASUS |
6.00% |
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Intel |
6.00% |
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Lenovo |
4.00% |
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Samsung |
4.00% |
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Toshiba |
4.00% |
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Gateway |
4.00% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
3.70% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L770D-1... |
3.70% |
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Samsung R510/P510 |
1.85% |
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Samsung 300E4A/300E5A/300... |
1.85% |
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Micro-Star MS-7373 |
1.85% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
1.85% |
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About NewSoft Technology
NewSoft provides document and image recognition and digital TV software whose products can be found around the globe, online in the NewSoft e-store, or through our many distributors in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Publisher URL: www.newsoftinc.com