Should I remove 7-Zip?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,174
United States Rank #4,320
Reach 0.2950%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.20 days
448.51 days >
Average installed length: 235.66 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
18.01 |
0.02% |
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16.04 |
0.12% |
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16.02 |
0.10% |
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16.00 |
0.02% |
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15.14 |
0.12% |
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15.12 |
0.12% |
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15.11 |
0.02% |
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15.10 |
0.10% |
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15.09 |
0.05% |
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15.08 |
0.07% |
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15.07 |
0.07% |
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15.06 |
0.10% |
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9.20.10.0 |
0.02% |
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9.20.09.0 |
0.02% |
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9.20.08.0 |
0.02% |
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9.20.05.0 |
0.40% |
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9.20.00.0 |
98.14% |
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9.20.0 |
0.43% |
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9.20 |
0.07% |
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7-Zip 9.20
What is 7-Zip?
7-Zip is an open source file archiver. 7-Zip operates with the 7z archive format, but can read and write several other archive formats. The program can be used from a command line interface, graphical user interface, or with a window-based shell integration. By default, 7-Zip creates 7z format archives with a .7z file extension.
About (from Igor Pavlov)
7-Zip is open source software. Most of the source code is under the GNU LGPL license. The unRAR code is under a mixed license: GNU LGPL + unRAR restrictions. You can use 7-Zip on any computer, including a computer in a commercial organization. You don't need to register or pay for 7-Zip.
Overview
The most used version is 9.20.00.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is 7-zip.dll. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 1.07 MB (1,122,816 bytes).
7-Zip 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.7-zip.org
Help link: www.7-zip.org/support.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\7-Zip\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{23170F69-40C1-2701-0920-000001000000}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.07 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by 7-Zip 9.20
Program module: | 7-zip.dll |
Name: | 7-Zip |
| 7-Zip Shell Extension |
Path: | C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7-zip.dll |
MD5: | 95151d7903fef5f221a3b5be603e69bf |
| This is the 7-Zip Shell Extension which is installed as a context menu in the Windows shell. 7-Zip archive utility was developed as an open source project by Igor Pavlov. It is free to use at home or for commercial use. 7Zip runs on Windows... |
Additional files:
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7z.dll - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
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7z.exe - 7-Zip Console
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7za.exe - 7-Zip Standalone Console
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7zfm.exe - 7-Zip File Manager
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7zg.exe - 7-Zip GUI
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7zr.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- 7-zip.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name '7-Zip' with a class of {23170F69-40C1-278A-1000-000100020000}.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- 7zfm.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F0EE61B8-5E11-4FA1-B278-7768BE3B3E27}' (runs on registration).
- 7z.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{88E63EEE-4E95-4FE0-82CC-E4A979734142}' (runs on registration).
- 7zg.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8771CA45-A3CA-4534-B936-734751405279}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- 7z.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named '7zip' and executes as "C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7z.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- 7zfm.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\7zFM.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
7zfm.exe |
Memory: | 3.17 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0761225225% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.02913794% | |
User CPU: | 0.04698458% | |
Switches/sec: | 5 | |
How do I remove 7-Zip?
You can uninstall 7-Zip 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 7-Zip 9.20, 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 7-Zip.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 0%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
64.11% |
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Windows 10 |
21.42% |
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Windows XP |
11.79% |
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Windows Vista |
2.58% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.10% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.74% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.09% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.79% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.03% |
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Windows 8.1 |
4.95% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.90% |
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Geography
21.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
21.92% |
Iran |
5.90% |
Russia |
4.06% |
MA |
4.03% |
DZ |
3.91% |
Germany |
3.32% |
France |
3.19% |
UA |
2.96% |
United Kingdom |
2.91% |
India |
2.68% |
Italy |
2.66% |
IQ |
2.58% |
Egypt |
2.53% |
Indonesia |
1.65% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
25.69% |
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Dell |
24.15% |
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Acer |
16.11% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.22% |
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ASUS |
7.14% |
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Toshiba |
4.54% |
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Samsung |
4.26% |
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Lenovo |
3.92% |
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Intel |
2.30% |
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American Megatrends |
1.71% |
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Sahara |
0.95% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.32% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
4.22% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
2.96% |
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HP Pavilion x2 Detachable |
2.44% |
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HP 630 Notebook PC |
2.44% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.37% |
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About Igor Pavlov
Igor Pavlov is the creator and the maintainer of the file archiver 7-Zip and its toolset.
Publisher URL: www.7-zip.org