Should I remove Baidu Spark Browser?

Installation trends (last 30 days)

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
33.9 Preview	10.25%
33.8.1001.55	0.06%
33.8.1001.46	0.52%
33.8 Preview	19.22%
33.7 Preview	15.20%
26.6 Preview	0.47%
26.5 Preview	54.28%

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from Baidu, Inc.

Remove Baidu Spark Browser

Baidu Spark Browser is a program developed by Baidu. The most used version is 26.5 preview, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 68 files and is usually about 110.1 MB (115,445,273 bytes). sparkupdate.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 8. While about 17% of users of Baidu Spark Browser come from Brazil, it is also popular in Egypt and MA.

Displayed publisher: Baidu Inc.

Help link: en.browser.baidu.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\baidu\spark

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\baidu\Spark\uninst.exe"

Estimated size: 110.1 MB

Quickly and completely remove Baidu Spark Browser from your computer by downloading "Should I Remove It?", its 100% FREE and installs in seconds (click the button below).

1. 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: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Baidu Spark Browser, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Baidu Spark Browser.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 49% Win 8 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 48% Keep it 52%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Brazil	17.16%
Egypt	14.22%
MA	9.93%
Thailand	9.07%
DZ	7.97%
IQ	6.86%
Saudi Arabia	5.70%
United States	5.09%
Indonesia	4.04%
TN	1.53%
United Arab Emirates	1.35%
Italy	1.23%
Iran	1.23%
India	1.04%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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