Should I remove Thrustmaster TARGET?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #21,406
United States Rank #18,606
Reach 0.0096%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 50.92 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.0.16.615 |
20.11% |
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| 3.0.16.426 |
7.41% |
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| 2.0.10.0 |
72.49% |
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Thrustmaster TARGET
from Thrustmaster
Overview
Thrustmaster TARGET is a software program developed by Thrustmaster. The most common release is 2.0.10.0, 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 primary executable is named tmservice.exe. The setup package generally installs about 23 files and is usually about 32.49 MB (34,065,095 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 50% of users of Thrustmaster TARGET come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Thrustmaster\TARGET
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8036A569-CA02-4D33-A7E9-E9BC8A482E91}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0010 -removeonly
Estimated size: 32.49 MB
Language: Italian
Files installed by Thrustmaster TARGET
| Program executable: | tmservice.exe |
| Name: | Thrustmaster TARGET |
| Thrustmaster FAST service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\thrustmaster\target\tmservice.exe |
| MD5: | 6e0034a5d665472e508f02f9b44db3c8 |
Additional files:
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TmCommon.dll (by Guillemot) - Thrustmaster Common Dynamic Link Library (TmCommon Dynamic Link Library)
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TmHidControl.dll (by Guillemot) - TmHidControl Dynamic Link Library (Thrustmaster FAST driver/devices control library)
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cint.dll - Thrustmaster FAST (Thrustmaster FAST interpreter module)
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Interpreter.exe
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spawn.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- TmService.exe runs as a service named 'Thrustmaster FAST service' (TmWinService) "Runs the Thrustmaster FAST interpreter, manages devices and scripts, receives commands from the FAST user interface and configures the system accordingly".
How do I remove Thrustmaster TARGET?
You can uninstall Thrustmaster TARGET 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 Thrustmaster TARGET, 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 Thrustmaster TARGET.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 52%
Win 7 2%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
51.85% |
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| Windows 7 |
48.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.05% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
17.99% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
17.99% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.46% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.82% |
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Geography
50.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.21% |
| France |
10.55% |
| United Kingdom |
9.70% |
| Germany |
8.44% |
| Australia |
3.38% |
| Italy |
3.38% |
| Netherlands |
2.53% |
| Sweden |
2.53% |
| Canada |
1.27% |
| Norway |
1.27% |
| Austria |
0.84% |
| Belgium |
0.84% |
| DK |
0.84% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
19.30% |
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| ASUS |
17.54% |
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| GIGABYTE |
12.28% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.28% |
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| Alienware |
12.28% |
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| Intel |
10.53% |
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| Dell |
7.02% |
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| Apple |
3.51% |
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| Lenovo |
3.51% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.75% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
19.35% |
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| MSI MS-7821 |
4.30% |
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| MSI MS-7752 |
3.23% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6870 |
3.23% |
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| MSI MS-7816 |
3.23% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
1.08% |
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