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Should I remove Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,037
United States Rank #553
Reach 0.6637%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.75 days
376.13 days >
Average installed length: 197.63 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
9.4.67 50.56%
9.4.64 1.15%
9.4.62.03 0.76%
9.4.61 21.09%
9.4.60 20.02%
9.4.57 4.23%
9.4.55 2.17%
1.7.1.2 0.02%

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Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software

What is Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software?  (from Dell)

Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 is a backup application installed on Dell Inspiron, Studio and XPS computers as of April 22, 2009.
Unlike previous versions of Dell's system protection software, Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 is able to restore a Dell computer to the original factory-installed configuration without...  Read more

Overview

Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 9.4.67, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The programs's main executable is dsupd.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 15.1 MB of memory. The software installer includes 12 files and is usually about 5.1 MB (5,351,998 bytes). DSUpdate.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 10. While about 75% of users of Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=266281
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{0ED7EE95-6A97-47AA-AD73-152C08A15B04}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly /z"
Estimated size: 5.1 MB
Language: Dutch

Program filesFiles installed by Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software

Program executable:dsupd.exe
Name:DataSafe Update Launcher
Signed by:Dell Inc
Path:C:\Program Files\dell datasafe local backup\components\dsupdate\dsupd.exe
MD5:507bf2d933ee0c115924695230c15e05
DataSafe Update Launcher is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.
Additional files:
  • DSUpdXP.exe - DataSafe Update Launcher
  • DSUpdate.exe - DSUpdate Client (Update Client for Dell DataSafe Local Backup)
  • Update.exe (by SoftThinks SAS) - Update Core
  • SPUpdate.exe (by SoftThinks - Dell) - SPUpdate (SoftThinks Update Tool)
  • hstart.exe - hstart (Hidden Start)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Startup Files (All Users Run Once)
  • hstart.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DSUpdateLauncher' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\hstart.exe" /NOCONSOLE /D="C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate" /RUNAS "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Loca.
  • DSUpdate.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '"C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\DSUpdate.exe"' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\DSUpdate.exe".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

dsupd.exe
Memory:15.1 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0000866651%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00005533%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00003134%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:5,249
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:63 Bytes
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:8 Bytes
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software?

You can uninstall Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software, 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 Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#1,037

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 90.07%
Windows 10 9.61%
Windows XP 0.24%
Windows Vista 0.07%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 71.95%
Windows 7 Professional 11.92%
Windows 10 Home 6.86%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.06%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.00%
Windows 10 Pro 1.30%

Distribution by countryGeography

75.32% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 75.32%
  United Kingdom 3.61%
  Canada 3.01%
  Brazil 2.69%
  Germany 1.45%
  France 1.32%
  India 1.31%
  Australia 1.26%
  Mexico 0.65%
  Israel 0.59%
  Japan 0.59%
  Netherlands 0.58%
  Poland 0.48%
  Sweden 0.40%

About Dell

Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com

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