Alienware Update
Overview
Alienware Update is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 2.1.3.0, 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. The main program executable is dellupdate.exe. The software installer includes 48 files and is usually about 2.35 MB (2,459,111 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of Alienware Update come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.dell.com
Help link: dell.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Alienware Update\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FE901F1A-B3D5-4BCE-AAFB-694DC51DC522}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.35 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Alienware Update
Program executable: | dellupdate.exe |
Name: | DU.Classic |
Path: | C:\Program Files\alienware update\dellupdate.exe |
MD5: | efeca87d78981027ecb4b570283d1c6f |
Additional files:
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DellUpServiceAdmin.exe - Dell Update Windows Service Admin
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ExtApi.dll - Dell Update External API Library
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DellUpService.exe - Dell Update Windows Service
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ShellExecute.exe - Dell Update Shell Executer
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Core.dll - Dell Update Core Library
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Clarity.dll - Dell Command | Update (Dell Clarity Library)
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DellUpTray.exe - Dell Update
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BackgroundCopyManager3_0.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'BackgroundCopyManager3_0'.
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Interop.TaskScheduler.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'TaskScheduler'.
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Synaptics.DSHID.dll (by Synaptics) - Synaptics DSHID for CDCIApi (CDCIApi (Synaptics.DSHID))
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 4.5)
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ServiceTagPlusPlus.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- DellUpService.exe runs as a service named 'Alienware Update Service' (DellUpdate) "Downloads and installs updates for your Dell device".
How do I remove Alienware Update?
You can uninstall Alienware Update 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 Update, 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 Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 99%
Win 7 (SP1) 1%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
99.20% |
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Windows 7 |
0.80% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
82.40% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
14.00% |
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Windows 10 Home Single La... |
1.20% |
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Windows 8.1 |
1.20% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
0.80% |
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Windows 10 Enterprise |
0.40% |
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Geography
87.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.75% |
United Kingdom |
2.70% |
Canada |
1.72% |
Australia |
1.23% |
Germany |
1.23% |
France |
0.98% |
Belgium |
0.49% |
Brazil |
0.49% |
Spain |
0.49% |
Netherlands |
0.49% |
Poland |
0.49% |
Sweden |
0.49% |
DK |
0.25% |
Ireland |
0.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Alienware |
99.20% |
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Dell |
0.80% |
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Common models |
Alienware Alienware 17 R4 |
21.16% |
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Alienware Alienware 15 R3 |
12.03% |
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Alienware Alienware Auror... |
11.20% |
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Alienware Alienware Auror... |
9.96% |
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Alienware Alienware 17 R3 |
6.64% |
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Alienware Alienware Auror... |
6.64% |
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About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com