Dell_OSD
What is Dell_OSD?
This is the software driver and additional utilities required for managing and connecting the device to the PC. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the device connected to your PC).
Overview
The most common release is 1.0.019, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 2 files.
Program details
URL: www.Dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell_OSD\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{8CFAD42A-B7D3-411C-B5D6-60580E9736B1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by Dell_OSD
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MnitorStatus_AP.exe - MnitorStatus_AP
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OSD_AP_service.exe - OSD_AP_service
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- OSD_AP_service.exe runs as a service named 'Dell_OSD' (Dell_OSD).
How do I remove Dell_OSD?
You can uninstall Dell_OSD 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_OSD, 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_OSD.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
60.00% |
| Switzerland |
13.33% |
| France |
6.67% |
| Ecuador |
6.67% |
| Australia |
6.67% |
| PR |
6.67% |
About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com