Should I remove Dexpot?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
30% remove it70% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,276
United States Rank #4,071
Reach 0.1733%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.47 days
397.40 days >
Average installed length: 208.81 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.6.14 |
26.02% |
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| 1.6.13 |
5.68% |
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| 1.6.12 |
4.63% |
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| 1.6.11 |
7.38% |
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| 1.6.10 |
7.90% |
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| 1.6.9 |
7.82% |
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| 1.6.8 |
3.28% |
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| 1.6.7 |
5.62% |
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| 1.6.6 |
5.62% |
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| 1.6.5 |
3.25% |
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| 1.6.4 |
4.48% |
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| 1.6.3 |
1.55% |
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| 1.6.2 |
0.50% |
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| 1.6.1 |
1.52% |
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| 1.6.0 |
0.76% |
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| 1.5.99 |
1.38% |
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| 1.5.18 |
0.47% |
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| 1.5.17 |
0.70% |
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| 1.5.16 |
1.49% |
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| 1.5.15 |
2.43% |
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| 1.5.14 |
0.70% |
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| 1.5.13 |
0.82% |
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| 1.5.12 |
1.05% |
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| 1.5.11 |
1.00% |
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| 1.5.10 |
0.47% |
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| 1.5.9 |
0.41% |
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| 1.5.8 |
1.23% |
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| 1.5.7 |
0.91% |
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| 1.5.6 |
0.18% |
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| 1.5.5 |
0.23% |
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| 1.5.4 |
0.18% |
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| 1.5.3 |
0.12% |
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| 1.5.2 |
0.09% |
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| 1.5.1 |
0.15% |
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Dexpot
from Dexpot GbR
What is Dexpot?
Some versions use the OpenCandy software library to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.
About (from Dexpot GbR)
Virtual desktops are supplemental work spaces for windows and icons in Windows. You can switch virtual desktops at a keystroke or with your mouse. Full-screen preview is an interactive live overview of all desktops. You can move windows to other desktops by simply dragging them with your mouse. Display all windows of ... Read more
Overview
Dexpot is a program developed by Dexpot GbR. The most used version is 1.6.14, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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. The main program executable is dexpot.exe. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 6.32 MB (6,625,505 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 38% of users of Dexpot come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Dexpot has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: dexpot.de
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\dexpot
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Dexpot\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 6.32 MB
Files installed by Dexpot
| Program executable: | dexpot.exe |
| Name: | Dexpot |
| Dexpot - Virtual desktops for Windows |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\dexpot\dexpot.exe |
| MD5: | 008df44a4d3066f593b51390f22410f1 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe - Dexpot 1.6 Pro Setup (Installer for Dexpot 1.6 Pro)
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updexer.dll - Updexer (Updating your Dexpot since 2009)
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updexer.exe
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autodex.exe - Dexpot (Dexpot Task Scheduling Helper)
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Dexpot.dll - Dexpot Dynamic Link Library
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dexpot_AVG_RESTORED.exe - The utility for virtual desktops
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Dexpot64.dll
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Dexpot64.exe - Dexpot64 Message Window
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hooxpot.dll - Dexpot Global Hook Library
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hooxpot64.dll
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tetumyru.exe
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zlibwapi.dll - ZLib.DLL (zlib data compression and ZIP file I/O library)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- dexpot.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{5E26DC5C-5938-434F-A68A-64970210DA88}' (runs on registration).
- autodex.exe is scheduled as a task named '9' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- dexpot.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Dexpot Dean New.
Startup File (User Run)
- dexpot.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Dexpot' and executes as C:\Program Files\Dexpot\dexpot.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- dexpot.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'dexpot.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dexpot\dexpot.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- dexpot.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\04tools\Dexpot\dexpot.exe'.
How do I remove Dexpot?
You can uninstall Dexpot 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 Dexpot, 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 Dexpot.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 30%
Keep it 70%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,276
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.73% |
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| Windows 10 |
31.64% |
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| Windows XP |
4.62% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.95% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.91% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.90% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.51% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.51% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.68% |
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Geography
37.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.61% |
| Germany |
15.39% |
| France |
6.18% |
| United Kingdom |
3.39% |
| Canada |
2.61% |
| Italy |
2.43% |
| Netherlands |
1.70% |
| Japan |
1.51% |
| India |
1.51% |
| Australia |
1.49% |
| Spain |
1.38% |
| Russia |
1.36% |
| DK |
1.10% |
| Brazil |
1.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.57% |
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| Dell |
20.68% |
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| Acer |
15.72% |
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| ASUS |
12.64% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.92% |
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| Lenovo |
5.22% |
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| Samsung |
3.55% |
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| Toshiba |
2.72% |
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| Medion |
2.61% |
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| Intel |
2.19% |
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| MSI |
1.41% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.94% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
6.54% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.58% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.47% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.83% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.07% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
1.75% |
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