Should I remove WinAutomation?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,050
United States Rank #22,493
Reach 0.0059%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 54.18 days
868.88 days >
Average installed length: 456.53 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.0.0.4482 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.5.4438 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.4.4373 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.3.4240 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.1.4199 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.1.4184 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.0.4139 |
0.85% |
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| 5.0.4.3995 |
9.40% |
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| 5.0.3.3954 |
5.98% |
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| 5.0.2.3920 |
2.56% |
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| 5.0.2.3910 |
0.85% |
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| 5.0.1.3787 |
21.37% |
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| 5.0.0.3654 |
1.71% |
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| 4.0.5.2714 |
6.84% |
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| 4.0.4.2093 |
12.82% |
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| 4.0.3.1892 |
1.71% |
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| 4.0.2.1546 |
3.42% |
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| 4.0.0.1256 |
2.56% |
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WinAutomation
from Softomotive Ltd
Overview
WinAutomation is a program developed by Softomotive Ltd. The most used version is 5.0.1.3787, with over 84% 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 103 files and is usually about 42.44 MB (44,503,029 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 54% of users of WinAutomation come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
Help link: www.WinAutomation.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WinAutomation
Uninstaller: "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\{873972E4-28BD-42AA-9D26-95AA5B2E7D7C}\WinAutomationSetup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 42.44 MB
Files installed by WinAutomation
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Start WinAutomation Service.exe - WinAutomation (Start WinAutomation Service)
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Stop WinAutomation Service.exe - Stop WinAutomation Service
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WinAutomation.Actions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ClipboardActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ClipboardActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.CmdSessionActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.CmdSessionActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.Conditionals.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.Conditionals
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.CustomDialogAction.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.CustomDialogAction
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DatabaseActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DatabaseActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DateTimeActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DateTimeActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DisplayActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.DisplayActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.EmailActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.EmailActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ExcelActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ExcelActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.FileFolderActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.FileFolderActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.FtpActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.FtpActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.MouseAndKeyboardActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.MouseAndKeyboardActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ServicesActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ServicesActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.SystemActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.SystemActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.TextActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.TextActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.UIAutomationActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WebAutomationActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.VariablesActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.VariablesActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WaitActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WaitActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WebActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WebActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WebAutomationActions.dll
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WinAutomationActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WinAutomationActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WindowsActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.WindowsActions
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WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ZipActions.dll - WinAutomation.Actions.Runtime.ZipActions
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WinAutomation.Console.exe - WinAutomation.Console
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WinAutomation.DIAgent.exe - WinAutomation.DIAgent
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WinAutomation.JobDesigner.dll - WinAutomation.JobDesigner
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WinAutomation.JobRunner.dll - WinAutomation.JobRunner
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WinAutomation.MacroRecorder.exe - Macro Recorder
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WinAutomation.MacroRecorderHook.dll - WinAutomation.MacroRecorderHook
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WinAutomation.ServiceAgent.exe - WinAutomation.ServiceAgent
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WinAutomation.Shared.CustomDialogDesigner.dll - WinAutomation.CustomDialogDesigner
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WinAutomation.Shared.dll - WinAutomation.Shared
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WinAutomation.Shared.Runtime.dll - WinAutomation.Shared.Runtime
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WinAutomation.Shared.Runtime.IMAPLib.dll - WinAutomation.Shared.Runtime.IMAPLib
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WinAutomation.Triggers.dll - WinAutomation.Triggers
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WinAutomationController.exe - WinAutomationController
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Interop.SHDocVw.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SHDocVw'.
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Microsoft.mshtml.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSHTML
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Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinToolbars.v6.2.dll (by Infragistics) - Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinToolbars (Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinToolbars.v6.2)
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Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinDock.v6.2.dll (by Infragistics) - Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinDock (Infragistics2.Win.UltraWinDock.v6.2)
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Infragistics2.Shared.v6.2.dll - Infragistics2.Shared (Infragistics2.Shared.v6.2)
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Infragistics2.Win.v6.2.dll - Infragistics2.Win (Infragistics2.Win.v6.2)
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edtFTPnetPRO.dll (by Enterprise Distributed Technologies) - edtFTPnetPRO (edtFTPnetPRO for .NET 2.0+)
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (log4net for .NET Framework 2.0)
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Antlr3.Runtime.dll - ANTLR3.Runtime.NET
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WinAutomation.ServiceAgent.exe runs as a service named 'WinAutomation Service' (WinAutomation Service) "This service controls the execution of WinAutomation Jobs".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- WinAutomation.DIAgent.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WinAutomation Agent' which loads as C:\Program Files\WinAutomation\WinAutomation.DIAgent.exe.
How do I remove WinAutomation?
You can uninstall WinAutomation 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 WinAutomation, 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 WinAutomation.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 |
61.54% |
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| Windows 10 |
29.06% |
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| Windows XP |
5.98% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.42% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.64% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
24.79% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.84% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.84% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.98% |
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Geography
54.36% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.36% |
| United Kingdom |
4.70% |
| Canada |
3.36% |
| Italy |
2.68% |
| Germany |
2.01% |
| Netherlands |
2.01% |
| India |
2.01% |
| Switzerland |
1.34% |
| Malaysia |
1.34% |
| Romania |
1.34% |
| France |
1.34% |
| Israel |
1.34% |
| Turkey |
1.34% |
| Vietnam |
1.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
23.08% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.79% |
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| ASUS |
14.10% |
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| Lenovo |
11.54% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.41% |
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| Acer |
6.41% |
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| Samsung |
5.13% |
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| Intel |
3.85% |
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| Toshiba |
3.85% |
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| NEC |
1.28% |
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| Sony |
1.28% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.28% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK N53SV |
2.15% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 960 |
2.15% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.15% |
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| ASUSTeK K52F |
2.15% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.15% |
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| LENOVO 3493DEG |
2.15% |
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