Should I remove Adaptec Storage Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.50.00.18584 |
17.86% |
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| 6.50.00.18579 |
25.00% |
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| 6.50.00.18570 |
3.57% |
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| 6.10.00.18359 |
3.57% |
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| 5.30.00.17509 |
3.57% |
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| 5.20.00.17414 |
10.71% |
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| 5.10.00.17173 |
10.71% |
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| 5.01.00.16862 |
7.14% |
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| 4.30.01.16042 |
7.14% |
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| 4.30.00.16038 |
3.57% |
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| 4.10.00.4813 |
7.14% |
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Other programs by Adaptec
Adaptec Storage Manager
from Adaptec, Inc.
What is Adaptec Storage Manager? (from Adaptec)
The Adaptec Storage Manager (ASM) makes it simple to view, monitor, and configure all the storage in your system built on Adaptec host bus adapters (HBAs) and RAID controllers that support ASM. Centrally manage direct attached storage (DAS) and networked storage with this single tool. Plus, manage advanced cache pools ... Read more
Overview
Adaptec Storage Manager is a program developed by Adaptec. The most used version is 6.50.00.18579, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is StorServ.exe. The software installer includes 19 files and is usually about 73.64 KB (75,408 bytes). driverUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 48% of users of Adaptec Storage Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.adaptec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Adaptec Storage Manager\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F7BA08EA-70CD-4250-81B9-7FB9BA81CF38}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 73.64 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Adaptec Storage Manager
| Program executable: | StorServ.exe |
| Name: | Adaptec Storage Manager |
| Adaptec Storage Manager Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Adaptec Storage Manager\StorServ.exe |
| MD5: | 34fae91b0f7e642e16540ed34975c493 |
Additional files:
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afaapi.dll - RAID Controller (RAID Application Programming Interface)
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afaappse.dll - RAID International Message Library
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flttoaif.exe - Format Filter Program
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aus-snmp.dll - Adaptec Storage Manager (SNMP Sub Agent)
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hrconf.exe - Integrated RAID On Chip (IROC) Library
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storarc.dll - Adaptec RAID Code (ARC) Library
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storiroc.dll
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StorServ.exe - Adaptec Storage Manager Service
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storutil.dll - Utility/Interface Library
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arcconf.exe
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driverUpdate.exe
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ntlogmsg.dll
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regpnp.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- StorServ.exe runs as a service named 'Adaptec Storage Manager Agent' (AdaptecStorageManagerAgent) "Monitors Adaptec storage controllers and provides remote management capabilities.".
How do I remove Adaptec Storage Manager?
You can uninstall Adaptec Storage 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 Adaptec Storage Manager, 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 Adaptec Storage Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win Vista (SP2) 4%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.57% |
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| Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
10.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.14% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.57% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.86% |
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| Windows Home Server 2011 |
3.57% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.57% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
3.57% |
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Geography
47.62% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.62% |
| Germany |
11.90% |
| Australia |
7.14% |
| Czech Republic |
4.76% |
| Austria |
4.76% |
| Netherlands |
4.76% |
| United Kingdom |
4.76% |
| Italy |
4.76% |
| Canada |
2.38% |
| Iran |
2.38% |
| France |
2.38% |
| Greece |
2.38% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Sahara |
9.52% |
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| American Megatrends |
9.52% |
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| Alienware |
9.52% |
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| Compaq |
9.52% |
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| ASUS |
4.76% |
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| Dell |
4.76% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7681 |
9.09% |
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| Intel Corporation S3210SH |
9.09% |
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| MSI MS-7589 |
4.55% |
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| HP xw8600 Workstation |
4.55% |
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| HP Compaq 8000 Elite CMT ... |
4.55% |
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| Gigabyte P31-ES3G |
4.55% |
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