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Should I remove FreeFileSync?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
28% remove it72% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,524
United States Rank #37,185
Reach 0.0053%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 63.73 days
1016.59 days >
Average installed length: 534.14 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
5.9 100.00%

FreeFileSync 5.9

What is FreeFileSync?

Some versions use the OpenCandy software library to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.

About  (from ZenJu)

FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization tool providing highly optimized performance and usability without a needlessly complex user interface. FreeFileSync is a free Open Source software that helps you synchronize files and synchronize folders for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It is designed to save your...  Read more

Overview

FreeFileSync 5.9 is a program developed by ZenJu. The main program executable is freefilesync.exe. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 23.31 MB (24,445,882 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 26% of users of FreeFileSync come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
FreeFileSync has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: sourceforge.net/projects/freefilesync
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\freefilesync
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FreeFileSync\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 23.31 MB

Program filesFiles installed by FreeFileSync 5.9

Program executable:freefilesync.exe
Name:FreeFileSync
Folder Comparison and Synchronization
Path:C:\Program Files\freefilesync\freefilesync.exe
MD5:19972d0b65f6e9ed3429098020982a51
Additional files:
  • uninstall.exe - FreeFileSync (Folder Comparison and Synchronization)
  • FileOperation_x64.dll
  • FreeFileSync_5.9_setup.exe
  • RealtimeSync.exe - RealtimeSync (Real-time Command Line Launcher)
  • Shadow_Server2003_x64.dll
  • Shadow_XP_x64.dll
  • Taskbar7_x64.dll

How do I remove FreeFileSync?

You can uninstall FreeFileSync 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 FreeFileSync 5.9, 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 FreeFileSync.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win Server 2003 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 28%
Keep it 72%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#28,524

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 68.57%
Windows 10 20.00%
Windows XP 7.62%
Windows Vista 1.90%
Windows Server 2003 1.90%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 35.29%
Windows 7 Professional 18.63%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.84%
Windows 8 Pro with Media ... 3.92%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... 3.92%

Distribution by countryGeography

26.36% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 26.36%
  Germany 25.45%
  Italy 5.45%
  Canada 4.55%
  Australia 3.64%
  Switzerland 2.73%
  France 2.73%
  United Kingdom 2.73%
  India 2.73%
  Brazil 1.82%
  Israel 1.82%
  Iran 1.82%
  Netherlands 1.82%
  Poland 1.82%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 40.00%
Hewlett-Packard 21.82%
Acer 16.36%
ASUS 14.55%
GIGABYTE 3.64%
Alienware 1.82%
American Megatrends 1.82%
Common models
Dell Dell System XPS L5... 2.35%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.35%
HP-Pavilion KQ531AA-A2L m... 2.35%
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L75... 1.18%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L775-18... 1.18%
TOSHIBA Satellite A350D 1.18%

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