Should I remove Softros LAN Messenger?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #28,764
United States Rank #27,800
Reach 0.0052%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 31.06 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
9.0.7 |
0.97% |
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9.0.6 |
0.97% |
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9.0 |
0.97% |
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8.1 |
0.97% |
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8.0.2 |
1.94% |
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7.3.4 |
1.94% |
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7.3 |
0.97% |
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7.2 |
0.97% |
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7.1.1 |
1.94% |
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7.1 |
1.94% |
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7.0.3 |
2.91% |
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7.0.2 |
0.97% |
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6.4.1 |
2.91% |
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6.4 |
1.94% |
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6.3.6 |
1.94% |
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6.3.2 |
0.97% |
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6.3 |
0.97% |
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6.2.1 |
19.42% |
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6.2 |
0.97% |
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6.1 |
0.97% |
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5.2.1 |
0.97% |
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5.1.4 |
2.91% |
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5.1.3 |
6.80% |
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5.0.3 |
0.97% |
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4.6.1.1 |
2.91% |
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4.5.8 |
0.97% |
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4.5.6 |
2.91% |
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4.5.5 |
1.94% |
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4.5.4 |
1.94% |
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4.4.2.1104 |
6.80% |
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4.4.1 |
0.97% |
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4.0.6 |
0.97% |
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3.8.3.3 |
7.77% |
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3.6 |
9.71% |
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3.5.2 |
1.94% |
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3.4.2 Build 788 |
1.94% |
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Softros LAN Messenger
from Softros Systems, Inc.
What is Softros LAN Messenger? (from Softros Systems)
Is your company starting to experience communication problems? Does it take too much time to call your co-workers to invite them to a group meeting? Hate walking all over the building to solve some trivial issue? Then its time for your company to consider implementing network messaging solution. Softros LAN Messenger i... Read more
Overview
Softros LAN Messenger is a software program developed by Softros Systems. The most common release is 6.2.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named messenger.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 7.24 MB (7,589,438 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 43% of users of Softros LAN Messenger come from the United States, it is also popular in India and France.
Program details
URL: messenger.softros.com
Help link: www.softros.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Softros Systems\Softros Messenger\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Softros Systems\Softros Messenger\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 7.24 MB
Files installed by Softros LAN Messenger
Program executable: | messenger.exe |
Name: | Softros LAN Messenger |
Path: | C:\Program Files\softros systems\softros messenger\messenger.exe |
MD5: | 079c6fc639ca96560690fbeb9df21ca2 |
Additional files:
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LicenseHandler.exe - Softros LAN Messenger license helper
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Msgctrl.exe - Softros LAN Messenger control helper
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Messenger.dll - Softros LAN Messenger (Softros LAN Messenger helper)
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MessengerRAS.exe - Softros LAN Messenger RAS helper
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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MessengerSvc.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- Messenger.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'softros' and executes as C:\Program Files\Softros Systems\Softros Messenger\Messenger.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Messenger.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Softros Systems\Softros Messenger\Messenger.exe'.
How do I remove Softros LAN Messenger?
You can uninstall Softros LAN Messenger 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 Softros LAN Messenger, 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 Softros LAN Messenger.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
56.31% |
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Windows 10 |
34.95% |
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Windows XP |
5.83% |
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Windows Vista |
2.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
25.24% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.24% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.71% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
6.80% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.83% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.83% |
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Geography
43.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
43.33% |
India |
7.50% |
France |
3.33% |
Germany |
3.33% |
Iran |
3.33% |
United Kingdom |
3.33% |
Philippines |
2.50% |
GH |
2.50% |
MA |
1.67% |
Turkey |
1.67% |
Spain |
1.67% |
IQ |
1.67% |
Pakistan |
1.67% |
Brazil |
1.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
31.94% |
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Dell |
22.22% |
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Acer |
15.28% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.94% |
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Lenovo |
6.94% |
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ASUS |
4.17% |
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Intel |
4.17% |
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Samsung |
2.78% |
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American Megatrends |
2.78% |
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Toshiba |
1.39% |
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Gateway |
1.39% |
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Common models |
Dell OptiPlex 790 |
2.50% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.50% |
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Acer TravelMate8472TG |
1.25% |
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Dell OptiPlex 3020 |
1.25% |
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Compaq-Presario GL316AA-A... |
1.25% |
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ASUSTeK X550CC |
1.25% |
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