Should I remove DynDNS Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #30,259
United States Rank #29,062
Reach 0.0047%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.1.7 |
29.03% |
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| 4.1.6 |
44.09% |
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| 4.1.5 |
3.23% |
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| 4.1.4 |
4.30% |
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| 4.0.8 |
15.05% |
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| 4.0.7 |
3.23% |
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| 4.0.6 |
1.08% |
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DynDNS Updater
from Dynamic Network Services, Inc.
What is DynDNS Updater? (from Dynamic Network Services)
An update client is a computer application or a feature in your router that keeps your hostname’s IP address up-to-date. The update client periodically checks your network’s IP address; if it sees that your IP address has changed, it sends (updates) the new IP address to your hostname in your Dyn account. If you’re lik... Read more
Overview
DynDNS Updater is a software program developed by Dynamic Network Services. The most common release is 4.1.6, 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 12 files and is usually about 999.87 KB (1,023,863 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 45% of users of DynDNS Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.dyndns.com/support/clients
Help link: www.dyndns.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DynDNS Updater
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DynDNS Updater\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 999.87 KB
Files installed by DynDNS Updater
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DynUpUp.exe - DynDNS® Upgrade Assistant
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DynLib.dll - DynDNS® Updater (DynDNS® Dynamic Link Library)
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DynTray.exe - DynDNS® Notification Icon
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DynUpConfig.exe - DynDNS® Updater Configuration Utility
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DynUpControl.exe - DynDNS® Updater Elevated Service Controller
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DynUpPs.exe - DynDNS® Updater User Process
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DynUpSvc.exe - DynDNS® Updater Service
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- DynUpSvc.exe runs as a service named 'DynDNS Updater' (DynDNS Updater) "Synchronizes DNS records from DynDNS.com with this computer's global IP address.".
How do I remove DynDNS Updater?
You can uninstall DynDNS Updater 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 DynDNS Updater, 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 DynDNS Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win XP 1%
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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 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.69% |
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| Windows XP |
29.03% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
26.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.22% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.22% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.89% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
6.67% |
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Geography
44.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.95% |
| Germany |
12.84% |
| France |
4.59% |
| South Africa |
3.67% |
| Mexico |
2.75% |
| Spain |
2.75% |
| Italy |
2.75% |
| Brazil |
1.83% |
| Belgium |
1.83% |
| Argentina |
1.83% |
| Indonesia |
1.83% |
| Canada |
1.83% |
| Egypt |
1.83% |
| Uruguay |
0.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
24.53% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.87% |
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| Acer |
15.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.21% |
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| Sahara |
7.55% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.66% |
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| ASUS |
3.77% |
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| Intel |
3.77% |
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| Samsung |
3.77% |
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| Lenovo |
1.89% |
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| Medion |
1.89% |
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Common models |
| CLEVO Co. M720T/M730... |
4.69% |
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| Acer Aspire X3200 |
1.56% |
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| NVIDIA NVDAACPI |
1.56% |
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| MSI MS-7758 |
1.56% |
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| MSI MS-7366 |
1.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion KQ324AA-ABF a... |
1.56% |
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