Should I remove Dimmdrive Services?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #42,132
Reach 0.0013%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 43.95 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.0 |
11.54% |
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| 2.1.3 |
38.46% |
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| 2.1.0 |
50.00% |
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Dimmdrive Services
by Dimmdrive
Overview
Dimmdrive Services is a software program developed by Dimmdrive. The most common release is 2.1.0, 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 6 files and is usually about 816 KB (835,584 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 61% of users of Dimmdrive Services come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\drivers
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D627B8AA-93C6-4300-8B24-A1B0C6A00003}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 816 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Dimmdrive Services
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dimmdrive.sys - Dimmdrive (Dimmdrive Disk Driver)
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ddservice.exe - Service
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ddsrv.dll - TestService
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ddservice.exe runs as a service named 'Dimmdrive Helper Service' (Dimmdrive Helper) "Dimmdrive Disk Management Helper".
How do I remove Dimmdrive Services?
You can uninstall Dimmdrive Services 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 Dimmdrive Services, 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 Dimmdrive Services.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 88%
Win 7 (SP1) 12%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
88.46% |
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| Windows 7 |
11.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
30.77% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
19.23% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.85% |
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Geography
61.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.11% |
| United Kingdom |
8.33% |
| Canada |
5.56% |
| Italy |
5.56% |
| Norway |
2.78% |
| Australia |
2.78% |
| Mexico |
2.78% |
| Austria |
2.78% |
| Spain |
2.78% |
| Germany |
2.78% |
| Poland |
2.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Samsung |
16.67% |
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| Lenovo |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
42.11% |
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| Samsung 350V5C/351V5C/354... |
5.26% |
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| MSI MS-7917 |
5.26% |
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| MSI MS-7882 |
5.26% |
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| MSI MS-7737 |
5.26% |
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| LENOVO 20378 |
5.26% |
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