Should I remove TwinCAT?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 29.14 days
272.04 days >
Average installed length: 142.93 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.11.000 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Beckhoff
TwinCAT
from Beckhoff
Overview
TwinCAT is a program developed by Beckhoff. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 installer includes 10 files and is usually about 5.98 MB (6,274,046 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 25% of users of TwinCAT come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.Beckhoff.com
Installation folder: C:\TwinCAT
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{DD366319-FDE5-4B15-9299-E1B95AAD5790}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -uninst -removeonly
Estimated size: 5.98 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by TwinCAT
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TCATSysCtrl.exe - BECKHOFF TwinCAT System (TwinCAT System Properties)
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TCATSysSrv.exe - TwinCAT System Service
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TcStgEditor.exe - TcStgEditor Application (TcStgEditor MFC Application)
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TcSysUI.exe - User interface program for TwinCAT System Service
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TcScript.dll - TcScript Module (TwinCAT Scripting Interface)
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TcSystem.dll - TwinCAT System (TcSystem DLL)
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TcComPortConnection.dll - TcComPortConnection Module
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TcAmsSerial.dll - TcAmsSerial Module
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- TCATSysSrv.exe runs as a service named 'TwinCAT System Service' (TwinCAT System Service).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- TcSysUI.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TcSysUI' which loads as C:\TwinCAT\TcSysUI.exe.
How do I remove TwinCAT?
You can uninstall TwinCAT 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 TwinCAT, 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 TwinCAT.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 4%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.17% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
56.52% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.04% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.04% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.35% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.35% |
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Geography
25.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.00% |
| Germany |
10.71% |
| United Kingdom |
7.14% |
| United Arab Emirates |
3.57% |
| Austria |
3.57% |
| Belgium |
3.57% |
| Switzerland |
3.57% |
| Costa Rica |
3.57% |
| Egypt |
3.57% |
| Finland |
3.57% |
| GF |
3.57% |
| Indonesia |
3.57% |
| India |
3.57% |
| Italy |
3.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.41% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
29.41% |
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| Toshiba |
17.65% |
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| Acer |
11.76% |
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| ASUS |
5.88% |
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| Samsung |
5.88% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA TECRA A11 |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L510 |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300D |
4.76% |
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| Samsung 350V5C/350V5X/350... |
4.76% |
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| Panasonic Corporation CF-... |
4.76% |
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| Panasonic Corporation CF-... |
4.76% |
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