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What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #38,982
United States Rank #26,099
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Versions

VersionDistribution
2.1.0.4 94.23%
1.2.0.4 3.85%
1.1.0.23 1.92%

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Extron Electronics - DataViewer

What is Extron Electronics - DataViewer?  (from Extron Electronics)

DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the device's responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML forma...  Read more

Overview

Extron Electronics - DataViewer is a program developed by Extron Electronics. The most used version is 2.1.0.4, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 4.82 MB (5,051,520 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 79% of users of Extron Electronics - DataViewer come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.extron.com/product/software.aspx?id=dataviewer
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Extron\DataViewer
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B
Estimated size: 4.82 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Extron Electronics - DataViewer

  • DataViewer.exe - DataViewer

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • DataViewer.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{081F3132-BC9A-43DE-8105-4EEDBE6A25A8}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • DataViewer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Extron\DataViewer\DataViewer.exe'.

How do I remove Extron Electronics - DataViewer?

You can uninstall Extron Electronics - DataViewer from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Extron Electronics - DataViewer, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Extron Electronics - DataViewer.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#38,982

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 76.92%
Windows 10 17.31%
Windows XP 5.77%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 59.62%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.69%
Windows 7 Enterprise 7.69%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.77%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.77%
Windows 10 Pro 3.85%

Distribution by countryGeography

79.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 79.22%
  France 3.90%
  Germany 3.90%
  United Kingdom 3.90%
  Hong Kong 1.30%
  Taiwan 1.30%
  Switzerland 1.30%
  BN 1.30%
  Portugal 1.30%
  Ireland 1.30%
  Saudi Arabia 1.30%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 38.78%
Hewlett-Packard 34.69%
Lenovo 8.16%
ASUS 6.12%
Acer 4.08%
Toshiba 4.08%
Sony 2.04%
Apple 2.04%
Common models
Dell Precision M4800 5.77%
HP EliteBook 8740w 3.85%
Dell Precision M6600 3.85%
Dell Inspiron 5520 3.85%
ASUSTeK Q500A 1.92%
ASUSTeK N56VZ 1.92%

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