Alienware Digital Delivery
What is Alienware Digital Delivery?
Alienware Digital Delivery is pre-installed on various Alienware systems which delivers digital downloads uisng the Steam platform. The software comes ready to use and preloaded with Portal (or other games). It enables you to purchase select software titles at the same time you order your computer. When you receive your computer, the software is automatically downloaded and installed from the internet.
About (from Dell)
Alienware Digital Delivery is an easy and new way to buy software when you purchase a PC. You can automatically download and install available software titles on select systems. All it takes is an internet connection and a few minutes — so you can enjoy the customization Dell stands for, without the wait, and get right... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 2.9.901.0, 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. 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 main program executable is DeliveryService.exe. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 2.39 MB (2,511,138 bytes).
Program details
Displayed publisher: Dell Products, LP
URL: www.dell.com
Help link: support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?docid=375083
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell Digital Delivery\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9DDFE322-6BA0-4F90-8689-D98382492371}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.39 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Alienware Digital Delivery
| Program executable: | DeliveryService.exe |
| Name: | Dell Digital Delivery Windows Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Dell Digital Delivery\DeliveryService.exe |
| MD5: | a97bd43c2628d7274c88a3b4ce785efb |
Additional files:
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ClientContracts.dll (by Dell Products, LP) - Dell Digital Delivery (Client Contracts)
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DeliveryTray.exe (by Dell Products, LP)
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BackgroundCopyManager3_0.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'BackgroundCopyManager3_0'.
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Interop.MSScriptControl.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'MSScriptControl'.
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DeliveryServiceAdmin.exe - Dell Digital Delivery Windows Service Admin
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Fulfillment.dll - Dell Digital Delivery Fulfillment Library
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DeliveryEula.exe - Dell Digital Delivery License Agreement
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NamedPipe.dll - Dell Digital Delivery NamedPipe Library
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DeliveryService.exe - Dell Digital Delivery Windows Service
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Core.dll - Dell Digital Delivery Core Library
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (log4net for .NET Framework 1.0)
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ServiceTagPlusPlus.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DeliveryTray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CCA35B90-E0F3-4BAD-94B2-814A17B34F04}' (runs on registration).
Service
- DeliveryService.exe runs as a service named 'Alienware Digital Delivery Service' (DellDigitalDelivery) "Downloads and installs the applications that you purchased with your computer.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| DeliveryService.exe |
| Memory: | 29.87 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0002086444% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00006605% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00014260% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 190,927 | |
| Switches/sec: | 3 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 618 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 335 Bytes | |
How do I remove Alienware Digital Delivery?
You can uninstall Alienware Digital Delivery 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 Alienware Digital Delivery, 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 Alienware Digital Delivery.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 77%
Win 7 0%
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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 55%
Keep it 45%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
77.36% |
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| Windows 7 |
22.64% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
29.74% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
28.54% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.90% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.50% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.72% |
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Geography
71.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.53% |
| Canada |
5.39% |
| Australia |
3.77% |
| United Kingdom |
3.00% |
| France |
2.29% |
| Germany |
1.62% |
| Mexico |
1.06% |
| Italy |
0.95% |
| Netherlands |
0.67% |
| Spain |
0.56% |
| Belgium |
0.49% |
| Singapore |
0.49% |
| Ireland |
0.42% |
| Switzerland |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Alienware |
96.84% |
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| Dell |
3.11% |
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| Toshiba |
0.05% |
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Common models |
| Alienware Alienware 14 |
15.24% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 |
14.42% |
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| Alienware Alienware X51 R... |
12.96% |
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| Alienware M14xR2 |
5.83% |
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| Alienware Alienware X51 |
5.29% |
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| Alienware Alienware 18 |
4.51% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com