Dell MusicStage
What is Dell MusicStage? (from Dell)
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Overview
Dell MusicStage is a software program developed by Dell. It is typically pre-installed with most new Dell computers. The most common release is 1.5.201.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named musicstage.exe. The setup package generally installs about 16 files and is usually about 88 MB (92,271,925 bytes). The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 79% of users of Dell MusicStage come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
This program is pre-installed on Dell PCs
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Some users and experts alike have reported that this program is considered bloatware or bundleware. Such software is optional and can be safely removed if you do not utilize the features of the progam.
Dell had been criticized for pre-installing a number of trialware and other bundleware with its desktop and laptops, but after strong customer feedback agreed to offer limited pre-installed software on its machines.
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Dell PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
URL: www.dell.com/us/p/stage/pd
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell Stage\MusicStage\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{760B0129-EA57-42A0-8628-7B5ADF8B66EA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 88 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Dell MusicStage
| Program executable: | musicstage.exe |
| Name: | musicstage |
| MusicStage Music Player Interface |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Dell Stage\MusicStage\musicstage.exe |
| MD5: | ff550de74810f720c12042d6dfbace5f |
Additional files:
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libumajin.dll - Umajin Runtime Library
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musicstagescanner.exe - musicstagescanner (MusicStage Music Library Scanning Engine)
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musicstageengine.exe - musicstageengine (MusicStage Music Player Engine)
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updater.exe (by Caphyon LTD) - Advanced Updater
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dbupgrade.exe - dbupgrade (MusicStage Music Database Upgrader)
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QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- updater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'MusicStage Updater' (Next runs on 2/15/2016 at 4:19 PM).
- musicstage.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DED76740-1F50-4F98-8A72-8C3EDD7F7B22}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Dell MusicStage?
You can uninstall Dell MusicStage 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 Dell MusicStage, 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 Dell MusicStage.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 90%
Win Server 2003 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 19%
Keep it 81%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #910
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
90.74% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.04% |
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| Windows XP |
0.20% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.01% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
82.72% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.21% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.83% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.49% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.65% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
0.59% |
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Geography
78.54% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
78.54% |
| United Kingdom |
4.35% |
| Canada |
3.01% |
| India |
1.55% |
| Australia |
1.39% |
| Germany |
1.32% |
| France |
1.21% |
| Netherlands |
0.78% |
| Israel |
0.67% |
| Malaysia |
0.37% |
| Belgium |
0.36% |
| Poland |
0.34% |
| South Africa |
0.32% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
99.47% |
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| Alienware |
0.51% |
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| Acer |
0.02% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
12.98% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
8.38% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
7.91% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
7.40% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5050 |
6.61% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
5.38% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com