Should I remove BitTorrent Sync?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,902
United States Rank #5,258
Reach 0.1390%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.90 days
291.99 days >
Average installed length: 153.42 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.4.75 |
3.07% |
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1.4.72 |
1.93% |
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1.4.66 |
0.04% |
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1.4.53 |
0.04% |
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1.4.49 |
0.04% |
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1.3.109 |
5.36% |
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1.3.106 |
6.50% |
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1.3.105 |
4.45% |
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1.3.94 |
4.82% |
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1.3.93 |
0.33% |
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1.3.91 |
0.11% |
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1.3.90 |
0.04% |
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1.3.89 |
0.51% |
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1.3.87 |
0.88% |
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1.3.80 |
0.84% |
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1.3.77 |
0.33% |
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1.3.67 |
2.23% |
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1.2.91 |
2.99% |
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1.2.89 |
0.26% |
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1.2.87 |
2.23% |
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1.2.82 |
15.88% |
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1.2.75 |
9.12% |
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1.2.73 |
1.75% |
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1.2.72 |
0.15% |
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1.2.71 |
0.22% |
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1.2.68 |
1.31% |
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1.2.67 |
0.84% |
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1.1.82 |
6.75% |
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1.1.80 |
0.77% |
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1.1.78 |
0.11% |
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1.1.76 |
0.04% |
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1.1.75 |
0.04% |
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1.1.74 |
9.31% |
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1.1.71 |
0.29% |
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1.1.70 |
3.72% |
|
1.1.69 |
0.11% |
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1.1.48 |
3.47% |
|
1.1.42 |
1.82% |
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1.1.27 |
0.51% |
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1.1.26 |
0.11% |
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1.1.22 |
0.04% |
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1.1.15 |
0.07% |
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1.0.134 |
1.61% |
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1.0.132 |
0.73% |
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1.0.130 |
0.11% |
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1.0.116 |
3.94% |
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1.0.112 |
0.22% |
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BitTorrent Sync
from BitTorrent, Inc.
What is BitTorrent Sync? (from BitTorrent)
Sync files between mobile devices, collaborators, or your home and work PC. Want to share and sync files on the go? BitTorrent Sync lets you share files with family and friends, share files between mobile devices, and backup your phone and tablets.
Overview
BitTorrent Sync is a software program developed by BitTorrent. The most common release is 1.2.82, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named btsync.exe. The setup package generally installs about 56 files and is usually about 870.35 KB (891,240 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 35% of users of BitTorrent Sync come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: labs.bittorrent.com/experiments/sync.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BitTorrent Sync
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\BitTorrent Sync\BTSync.exe" /UNINSTALL
Estimated size: 870.35 KB
Files installed by BitTorrent Sync
Program executable: | btsync.exe |
Name: | BitTorrent Sync |
Path: | C:\Program Files\bittorrent sync\btsync.exe |
MD5: | 9d3595bb33288e678b3fbf0247ded0f7 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- SyncShellContextMenu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'BTSync' with a class of {581FFA63-FC33-4622-A77B-95003A5CDE89}.
Scheduled Task
- BTSync.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{87EFBE2F-644C-430C-9E6B-7B4362E7BDE6}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- BTSync.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'BitTorrent Sync' and executes as "C:\Program Files\BitTorrent Sync\BTSync.exe" /MINIMIZED.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- BTSync.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\BitTorrent Sync\BTSync.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
BTSync.exe |
Memory: | 7.63 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0017126940% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00157288% | |
User CPU: | 0.00013981% | |
Switches/sec: | 66 | |
How do I remove BitTorrent Sync?
You can uninstall BitTorrent Sync 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 BitTorrent Sync, 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 BitTorrent Sync.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win 8 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
58.92% |
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Windows 10 |
36.19% |
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Windows XP |
3.39% |
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Windows Vista |
1.42% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.94% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.46% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.07% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.76% |
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Windows 8.1 |
9.74% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
3.33% |
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Geography
34.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
34.58% |
France |
7.34% |
United Kingdom |
4.33% |
Canada |
3.98% |
MA |
2.46% |
Netherlands |
2.32% |
India |
2.22% |
Australia |
2.18% |
Germany |
2.04% |
Turkey |
1.83% |
Italy |
1.59% |
Israel |
1.59% |
Brazil |
1.38% |
Belgium |
1.38% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
24.41% |
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Dell |
19.47% |
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Acer |
15.64% |
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ASUS |
14.15% |
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GIGABYTE |
8.78% |
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Toshiba |
4.51% |
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Lenovo |
4.45% |
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Samsung |
4.45% |
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Intel |
2.04% |
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MSI |
1.24% |
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Alienware |
0.87% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.01% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.15% |
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ASUS All Series |
4.30% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.61% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.23% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.23% |
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