Should I remove TwinCAT Serial Communication?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.1 |
50.00% |
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| 2.1.0 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by Beckhoff
TwinCAT Serial Communication
from Beckhoff
Overview
TwinCAT Serial Communication is a program developed by Beckhoff. The most used version is 2.1.1, 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 9 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 80% of users of TwinCAT Serial Communication come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\TwinCAT
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{FAEE416B-7DFE-48B2-8DE5-A7084790FAEE}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -uninst -removeonly
Language: English
Files installed by TwinCAT Serial Communication
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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 Serial Communication?
You can uninstall TwinCAT Serial Communication 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 Serial Communication, 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 Serial Communication.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Canada |
20.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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