Should I remove TwinCAT PLC HMI?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.3 |
50.00% |
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| 1.0.2 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by Beckhoff
TwinCAT PLC HMI
from Beckhoff
Overview
TwinCAT PLC HMI is a program developed by Beckhoff. The most used version is 1.0.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 18 files and is usually about 69.33 MB (72,698,152 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). While about 56% of users of TwinCAT PLC HMI come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\TwinCAT\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{012446CC-58F2-4211-B5A9-D76FBB0619FE}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -uninst -removeonly
Estimated size: 69.33 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by TwinCAT PLC HMI
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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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TCatPlc.dll - TwinCAT Plc DLL
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TCatPlcCtrl.exe - TwinCAT PLC Control
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TCatPlcCtrlHmi.exe
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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 PLC HMI?
You can uninstall TwinCAT PLC HMI 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 PLC HMI, 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 PLC HMI.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? 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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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
55.56% |
| Germany |
11.11% |
| Canada |
11.11% |
| United Arab Emirates |
11.11% |
| Turkey |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
50.00% |
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| Lenovo |
25.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 25223FG |
25.00% |
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| HP 550 |
25.00% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 790 |
25.00% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
25.00% |
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