Should I remove 7-Zip File Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
64% remove it36% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #14,838
United States Rank #7,841
Reach 0.0190%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 54.34 days
1061.41 days >
Average installed length: 557.69 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.20 |
100.00% |
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7-Zip File Manager version 9.20
from Download Freely, LLC
What is 7-Zip File Manager? (from Download Freely)
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Overview
7-Zip File Manager version 9.20 is a program developed by Download Freely. 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 programs's main executable is 7zFM.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 3.17 MB of memory. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 4.07 MB (4,271,664 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 90% of users of 7-Zip File Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Saudi Arabia.
7-Zip File Manager 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.downloadfreely.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\7-Zip File Manager\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\7-Zip File Manager\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 4.07 MB
Files installed by 7-Zip File Manager version 9.20
| Program executable: | 7zFM.exe |
| Name: | 7-Zip |
| 7-Zip File Manager |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\7-Zip File Manager\7zFM.exe |
| MD5: | 1bce2c02487972ff0d5e6702d79e7a75 |
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Additional files:
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7zip_freely_d157185.exe (by InstallX) - InstallIQ Installation Utility
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7z.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
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7z.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip Console
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7zFM.exe - 7-Zip File Manager
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7zG.exe - 7-Zip GUI
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7-zip.dll - 7-Zip Shell Extension
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psvince.dll (by Vincenzo Giordano) - psvince (psvince.dll for InnoSetup Extensions)
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- 7-zip.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'UnzipLite' 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 '{756B733B-AE51-48D9-A99C-3186D6DF6889}' (runs on registration).
- 7zG.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{06954CC0-4BF0-4355-93EA-453E440EE172}' (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".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- 7zFM.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Bureau\7-Zip\7zFM.exe'.
- Uninstall.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\7-Zip\Uninstall.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 File Manager?
You can uninstall 7-Zip File Manager 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 File Manager version 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 File Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win XP 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 64%
Keep it 36%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.58% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.45% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.63% |
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| Windows XP |
5.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.74% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.97% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.97% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.39% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.12% |
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Geography
90.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.22% |
| Iran |
1.85% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.01% |
| Canada |
0.84% |
| Germany |
0.84% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.34% |
| Australia |
0.34% |
| United Kingdom |
0.34% |
| Indonesia |
0.34% |
| India |
0.34% |
| Italy |
0.34% |
| TN |
0.34% |
| DK |
0.17% |
| DZ |
0.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
34.69% |
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| Dell |
27.35% |
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| Acer |
12.24% |
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| Toshiba |
10.20% |
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| ASUS |
4.90% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.67% |
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| Intel |
2.04% |
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| Lenovo |
1.63% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.22% |
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| Samsung |
1.22% |
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| Apple |
0.82% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.56% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.09% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.09% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
2.47% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.47% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.47% |
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