Power Surfacing

A guide to uninstall Power Surfacing from your system

This info is about Power Surfacing for Windows. Below you can find details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was developed by nPower Software. Take a look here for more info on nPower Software. More data about the program Power Surfacing can be found at http://www.nPowerSoftware.com. The application is often placed in the C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for uninstalling Power Surfacing is C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{92A5C3B6-0C7A-47BD-908C-CE9E6BDAB35D}\setup.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for administrator rights. Treehouse.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 1.86 MB (1947648 bytes) on disk.

Power Surfacing contains of the executables below. They occupy 176.85 MB (185438768 bytes) on disk.

• DsgnChkRptView.exe (206.40 KB)
• gabiswengine.exe (2.29 MB)
• LocalSldService.exe (19.90 KB)
• propertyManagerUpload.exe (248.40 KB)
• RTLibraryManager.exe (5.30 MB)
• setcatenv.exe (35.78 KB)
• sldbgproc.exe (47.40 KB)
• sldCostingTemplateEditorAppU.exe (335.90 KB)
• SLDEXITAPP.exe (993.40 KB)
• sldphotoshopcon.exe (68.90 KB)
• sldProcMon.exe (566.40 KB)
• sldShellExtServer.exe (66.90 KB)
• SldToolboxConfigure.exe (8.48 MB)
• sldtoolboxupdater.exe (590.40 KB)
• sldu3d.exe (523.40 KB)
• SLDWORKS.exe (2.34 MB)
• sldworks_fs.exe (309.40 KB)
• swShellFileLauncher.exe (359.40 KB)
• swspmanager.exe (151.40 KB)
• UtlReportViewer.exe (152.90 KB)
• pidcollector.exe (24.00 KB)
• innovahxreg.exe (61.54 KB)
• circuitworks.exe (838.00 KB)
• driveworksxpressdt.exe (17.00 KB)
• Dsgnchkbldu.exe (2.11 MB)
• DsgnChkDesignBinderu.exe (209.00 KB)
• efdsolver.exe (2.55 MB)
• ffmpeg.exe (11.73 MB)
• myproducts.exe (2.38 MB)
• foundrycrashhandler.exe (1.01 MB)
• photoview360.exe (697.27 KB)
• photoview360_cl.exe (682.27 KB)
• copyoptwiz.exe (3.59 MB)
• lmutil.exe (1.59 MB)
• MigrateDesignLib.exe (61.77 KB)
• swactwiz.exe (9.55 MB)
• swactwizhelpersc.exe (3.76 MB)
• swactwiz_s.exe (9.55 MB)
• swinstactsvc.exe (1.38 MB)
• swlicservinst.exe (444.90 KB)
• swlmutil.exe (3.01 MB)
• swlmwiz.exe (9.02 MB)
• swinstactsvc.exe (1.12 MB)
• ans2cos.exe (1.08 MB)
• check.exe (196.29 KB)
• check_net.exe (97.99 KB)
• cos2abq.exe (1,008.04 KB)
• cos2ans.exe (705.54 KB)
• cos2nas.exe (1.13 MB)
• cos2pat.exe (668.04 KB)
• cos2xds.exe (623.04 KB)
• cwanalysisproc.exe (62.40 KB)
• cwmeshproc.exe (33.40 KB)
• dpost.exe (391.40 KB)
• dstar.exe (2.59 MB)
• fat.exe (1.26 MB)
• ghs3d.exe (2.73 MB)
• ghs3dv3.exe (2.42 MB)
• hstar.exe (2.62 MB)
• ids2cos.exe (1.10 MB)
• nas2cos.exe (1.07 MB)
• nstar.exe (162.40 KB)
• pat2cos.exe (910.54 KB)
• postans.exe (102.90 KB)
• pre1.exe (34.90 KB)
• renum.exe (34.90 KB)
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Network Share.exe (1.39 MB)
• star.exe (21.37 MB)
• stopt.exe (554.90 KB)
• stres.exe (391.40 KB)
• sysinf.exe (97.40 KB)
• swactwiz.exe (7.27 MB)
• cosmossupporttool.exe (249.29 KB)
• material.exe (345.27 KB)
• simulation cleaning utility.exe (379.90 KB)
• sld3dViaUploader.exe (126.00 KB)
• sldBenchmark.exe (2.43 MB)
• PropertyTabBuilder.exe (896.00 KB)
• sldrx.exe (1.76 MB)
• sldrxET.exe (144.40 KB)
• sldrxmm.exe (120.90 KB)
• GtReportManager.exe (199.00 KB)
• DTSCoordinatorService.exe (78.90 KB)
• DTSMonitor.exe (574.40 KB)
• DTSServiceManager.exe (19.90 KB)
• swboengine.exe (1.58 MB)
• swScheduler.exe (3.88 MB)
• drawcompare.exe (237.29 KB)
• PresentationStudioThemeEditor.exe (1.78 MB)
• DatabaseConverter.exe (45.90 KB)
• sldsetdocprop.exe (8.51 MB)
• UpdateBrowserDatabase.exe (587.90 KB)
• Treehouse.exe (1.86 MB)

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The current web page applies to Power Surfacing version 1.40.7852 only. You can find below a few links to other Power Surfacing releases:

• 4.02.0000
• 1.30.7573
• 1.10.6756
• 2.00.9465

Following the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the computer. Part_A few of these are listed below.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\3dviacomposer_lm.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\ac0spxml.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\admhoops.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\admhusk.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\admicon.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\a.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\ambient.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\angle.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\b.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\c.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\camera.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\color.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cone_angle.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_f1.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_func.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_harmonic.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_spline.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_step.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cosmos_motion_vi.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\cwplot.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\diffuse.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\distance.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\ease_in.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\ease_in_out.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\ease_out.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\hiddengrey.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\hiddenremoved.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\hiddenvisible.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\light_off.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\light_on.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\mating.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\motion_task.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\move.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\move_no_solve.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\nocolor.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\perspective.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\pv_ambientlight_off.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\pv_ambientlight_on.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\reverse_direction.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\sectionview.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\shaded.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\shadededges.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\sketch.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\sketch_dim.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\snap.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\specularity.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\spot_exponent.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\stress_plot.png
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\transparency.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\viewp.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\viewstate_hidden.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\viewstate_shown.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\animator\data\images\wireframe.gif
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\annotationcplu.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\AnnotationOperation.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\AnnotationUI.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\AnnotationWPF.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\API_GB.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\apihelp.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\apihelp.chw
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\cworksapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\cworksapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\dsgnchkapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\dsgnchkapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\emodelapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\emodelapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\emodeltoolkit.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\fworksapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\fworksapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\obsoleteapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\pdmworksapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\pdmworksapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\pidcollector.exe
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\PDMWorks.Interop.pdmworks.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\redist.txt
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.cosworks.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.dsgnchk.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.fworks.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.gtswutilities.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.sldcostingapi.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.sldtoolboxconfigureaddin.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.sldworks.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.sustainability.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.sw3dprinter.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swbrowser.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swcommands.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swconst.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swdimxpert.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swdocumentmgr.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swmotionstudy.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.swpublished.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\redist\SolidWorks.Interop.SWRoutingLib.dll
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\routingapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\routingapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sldworksapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sldworksapiprogguide.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sldworksapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sustainabilityapi.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sustainabilityapivb6.chm
• C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\api\sw3dprinterapi.chm

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|api|redist|SolidWorks.Interop.cosworks.dll
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|dznet.dll
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|microsoft.office.interop.excel.dll
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|SldForum.dll
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|sldPropertyTabBuilder|microsoft.office.interop.excel.dll
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Assemblies\C:|Program Files|New folder|SolidWorks|sldxps.dll
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{92A5C3B6-0C7A-47BD-908C-CE9E6BDAB35D}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\nPower Software\Power Surfacing

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\PROGRA~1\NEWFOL~1\SOLIDW~1\SLDWORKS.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\PROGRA~1\NEWFOL~1\SOLIDW~1\SLDWORKS.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\PROGRA~1\NEWFOL~1\SOLIDW~1\SWSHEL~1.EXE.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\PROGRA~1\NEWFOL~1\SOLIDW~1\SWSHEL~1.EXE.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\SLDWORKS.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\New folder\SolidWorks\SLDWORKS.exe.FriendlyAppName

How to uninstall Power Surfacing from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Power Surfacing is a program released by nPower Software. Frequently, people decide to remove it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because uninstalling this manually requires some experience regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE action to remove Power Surfacing is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your computer.

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• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful program.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. A list of the applications installed on your computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Power Surfacing or simply click the Search field and type in "Power Surfacing". The Power Surfacing application will be found very quickly. After you select Power Surfacing in the list of programs, the following information regarding the program is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Power Surfacing, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for Power Surfacing:

• The web site of the program is: http://www.nPowerSoftware.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{92A5C3B6-0C7A-47BD-908C-CE9E6BDAB35D}\setup.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Power Surfacing.


8. After uninstalling Power Surfacing, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of Power Surfacing which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Power Surfacing using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Power Surfacing by nPower Software from your PC, we are not saying that Power Surfacing by nPower Software is not a good application. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall Power Surfacing in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.