Should I remove DAEMON Tools USB?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
31% remove it69% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.1.0.0040 |
62.96% |
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1.0.0.0034 |
37.04% |
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Other programs by Disc Soft Ltd
DAEMON Tools USB
from Disc Soft Ltd
What is DAEMON Tools USB?
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About (from Disc Soft Ltd)
DAEMON Tools product for sharing USB devices. Access remote USB devices that are physically located elsewhere for free during 20 days. Get remote access to USB equipment (flash drive, speakers, webcam, printer etc.). Work with remote USB equipment just as if it was physically plugged to computer.
Overview
The most common release is 1.1.0.0040, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named dtusb.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 15.6 MB (16,358,157 bytes).
DAEMON Tools USB has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.daemon-tools.cc/products/dtusb
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\daemon tools usb
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools USB\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 15.6 MB
Files installed by DAEMON Tools USB
Program executable: | dtusb.exe |
Name: | DAEMON Tools USB |
Path: | C:\Program Files\daemon tools usb\dtusb.exe |
MD5: | dcf50c03da3cfedd1394069db2023897 |
Additional files:
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DTHelper.exe - DAEMON Tools USB (DAEMON Tools USB Helper application)
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DTUSBSrv.exe - DAEMON Tools USB Service
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Engine.dll - Helper library
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uninst.exe (by DT Soft Ltd) - DAEMON Tools USB Setup
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dtinst.exe
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DIFxAPI.dll (by Microsoft) - Driver Install Frameworks API (DIFxAPI) (Driver Install Frameworks for API library module)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- DTUSBSrv.exe runs as a service named 'DAEMON Tools USB Service' (DTUSBService) "DAEMON Tools USB Service".
Startup File (User Run)
- DTUSB.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Daemon Tools USB' and executes as "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools USB\DTUSB.exe".
How do I remove DAEMON Tools USB?
You can uninstall DAEMON Tools USB 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 DAEMON Tools USB, 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 DAEMON Tools USB.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
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 31%
Keep it 69%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
81.48% |
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Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Windows XP |
7.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.62% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
23.08% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
3.85% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.85% |
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Geography
39.39% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
39.39% |
France |
12.12% |
Canada |
9.09% |
Austria |
6.06% |
Germany |
6.06% |
BO |
3.03% |
South Africa |
3.03% |
Switzerland |
3.03% |
IQ |
3.03% |
Indonesia |
3.03% |
Spain |
3.03% |
Iran |
3.03% |
Croatia |
3.03% |
United Kingdom |
3.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
21.74% |
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Dell |
17.39% |
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Intel |
13.04% |
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Toshiba |
13.04% |
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Acer |
13.04% |
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Sony |
4.35% |
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NEC |
4.35% |
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Medion |
4.35% |
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Lenovo |
4.35% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite A660 |
10.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
5.00% |
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Sony VPCEH1L0E |
5.00% |
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NEC COMPUTERS SAS POWERMA... |
5.00% |
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MSI MS-7756 |
5.00% |
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MEDION E6220 |
5.00% |
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