Should I remove Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #36,437
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.00.620.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Laplink Software
Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant
Overview
Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant is a program developed by Laplink Software. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is LaunchSt.exe. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 24.15 MB (25,318,395 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 85% of users of Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.Laplink.com
Help link: www.laplink.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2B44A7D0-E11B-4080-BA1F-181431967DCF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 24.15 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant
| Program executable: | LaunchSt.exe |
| Name: | PCmover |
| LaunchSt MFC Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover\LaunchSt.exe |
| MD5: | b0cb5de8d73a81847041a681be109472 |
Additional files:
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USBDriverSetup11.exe - USBDriversLite (Setup Launcher)
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AppInv.exe - PCdefense
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LaunchSt.exe - PCmover (LaunchSt MFC Application)
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MapiFix.exe - MapiInfo MFC Application
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PCmover.exe
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PCmoverLog.exe - PCmover Log Manager
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Report.exe
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ShLnk64.exe - 64-bit Shell Link Server
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SpDiskTreeMgr.dll - Disk Tree Manager
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SpIniTreeMgr.dll - INI File Tree Manager
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SpRegTreeMgr.dll - Registry Tree Manager
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DbgHelp.dll (by Microsoft) - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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ControlCenter.exe
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CookieMerge.exe
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LoadProfile.exe
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USBDetect.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- LaunchSt.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'StartUp This' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Laplink\PCmover\LaunchSt.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PCmover.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\tools\Laplink PCmover\PCmover.exe'.
How do I remove Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant?
You can uninstall Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant 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 Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant, 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 Windows 7 Upgrade Assistant.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 7 4%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.00% |
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| Windows XP |
16.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
12.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
43.48% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.04% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.04% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.70% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.70% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.70% |
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Geography
85.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
85.29% |
| Brazil |
2.94% |
| Canada |
2.94% |
| China |
2.94% |
| Finland |
2.94% |
| United Kingdom |
2.94% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.84% |
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| Dell |
21.05% |
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| GIGABYTE |
15.79% |
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| Toshiba |
5.26% |
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| Sony |
5.26% |
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| Lenovo |
5.26% |
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| Acer |
5.26% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.26% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte M68MT-S2 |
15.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P755 |
5.00% |
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| Sony VPCL116FX |
5.00% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7360 |
5.00% |
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| Micro-Star 760GM-E51 |
5.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion GX759AA-ABA a... |
5.00% |
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Publisher URL: www.laplink.com