Should I remove Arbitron AutoDownloader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.1.0.0 |
50.00% |
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| 1.0.0.0 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by Arbitron
Arbitron AutoDownloader
from Arbitron Inc.
Overview
Arbitron AutoDownloader is a program developed by Arbitron. The most used version is 1.1.0.0, 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 Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe. The setup package is about 5.88 MB (6,169,232 bytes) when donwloaded. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 80% of users of Arbitron AutoDownloader come from the United States, it is also popular in AL.
Program details
URL: www.arbitron.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Arbitron\Arbitron AutoDownloader 1.1.0.0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Arbitron\Arbitron AutoDownloader 1.1.0.0\Uninstaller\Arbitron AutoDownloader Uninstaller.exe"
Estimated size: 5.88 MB
Files installed by Arbitron AutoDownloader
| Program executable: | Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe |
| Name: | InstallAnywhere |
| LaunchAnywhere |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Arbitron\Arbitron AutoDownloader 1.1.0.0\Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe |
| MD5: | 73c54940cc30a1943d4722c49fd75319 |
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Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe (by Flexera Software) - InstallAnywhere (LaunchAnywhere)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9BAFD62B-0CDC-4B71-AC97-83CA33DE4E5C}' (runs on registration).
Service
- Arbitron AutoDownloader.exe runs as a service named 'SolarWinds Log and Event Manager Agent' (Contego_Spop).
How do I remove Arbitron AutoDownloader?
You can uninstall Arbitron AutoDownloader 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 Arbitron AutoDownloader, 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 Arbitron AutoDownloader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| AL |
20.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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