Should I remove BioAPI Framework?

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Remove BioAPI Framework by Dell

BioAPI Framework is a software program developed by Dell. The most common release is 1.0.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this 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 setup package generally installs about 26 files and is usually about 3.26 MB (3,420,672 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 71% of users of BioAPI Framework come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

URL: www.dell.com

Help link: support.dell.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\Security Device Driver Pack\BioAPI\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{AF7E4468-E364-4991-BC2A-6E8293E1055B}

Estimated size: 3.26 MB

Language: English (United States)

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/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program BioAPI Framework, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove BioAPI Framework.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 72% Win 7 4%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Mozilla Firefox

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	71.23%
United Kingdom	3.42%
Germany	2.74%
France	2.05%
Japan	2.05%
Italy	2.05%
Norway	1.37%
India	1.37%
Netherlands	1.37%
Ireland	1.37%
Singapore	0.68%
Brazil	0.68%
Belgium	0.68%
Switzerland	0.68%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.

Publisher URL: www.dell.com

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