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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.26.0 |
83.33% |
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| 2.0.22.0 |
8.33% |
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| 2.0.20.0 |
8.33% |
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Altaro Backup FS
from Altaro
Overview
Altaro Backup FS is a software program developed by Altaro. The most common release is 2.0.26.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 23 files and is usually about 4.15 MB (4,356,608 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 50% of users of Altaro Backup FS come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Austria.
Program details
Help link: www.altaro.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\altaro\altaro backup fs
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BF56ED73-F31C-4FBB-A011-ED6C9527A61C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.15 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Altaro Backup FS
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altaro backup fs service controller.exe - Altaro Backup FS
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altaro backup fs.exe
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altaro.controls.dll
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altaro.mailnotification.dll
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altarofs.serviceengine.exe
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altarofs.servicemonitor.exe
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oopsbackup.remoting.dll
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oopsbackup.systemcontroller.dll
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oopsbackup.browser.dll - Oops!Backup
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oopsbackup.commarch.dll
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oopsbackup.common.dll
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oopsbackup.delta.dll
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oopsbackup.filepreviewlib.dll
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oopsbackup.uicommon.dll
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dotnetcharting.winforms.dll (by WebAvail Productions & Corporate Web Solutions) - .netCHARTING.Winforms Enterprise Edition (.netCHARTING.Winforms)
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aspose.pdf.kit.dll (by Aspose) - Aspose.Pdf.Kit
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aspose.slides.dll (by Aspose) - Aspose.Slides (Aspose.Slides for .NET)
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aspose.cells.dll - Aspose.Cells
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aspose.words.dll - Aspose.Words
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oopsbackup.commarch.xmlserializers.dll
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oopsbackup.shadowcopy_xp.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- altarofs.servicemonitor.exe runs as a service named 'Altaro Backup FS Service Monitor' (AltaroFS.ServiceMonitor.exe) "Altaro Backup FS Service Monitor".
- altarofs.serviceengine.exe runs as a service named 'Altaro Backup FS Service' (AltaroFS.ServiceEngine.exe) "Altaro Backup FS Service".
How do I remove Altaro Backup FS?
You can uninstall Altaro Backup FS 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 Altaro Backup FS, 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 Altaro Backup FS.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win Vista (SP2) 8%
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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 7 |
58.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| Belgium |
22.22% |
| Austria |
11.11% |
| France |
5.56% |
| Germany |
5.56% |
| Italy |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
10.00% |
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| Samsung |
10.00% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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| Acer |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| HP Compaq 8200 Elite CMT ... |
18.18% |
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| O.E.M O.E.M |
9.09% |
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| HP ProDesk 400 G2 MT |
9.09% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 8000 |
9.09% |
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| Samsung 300V3A/300V4A/300... |
9.09% |
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| HP Compaq Elite 8300 MT |
9.09% |
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