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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #10,382
United States Rank #9,930
Reach 0.0399%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.44 days
498.64 days >
Average installed length: 262.00 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.4.4.14439 |
55.28% |
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1.4.3.13680 |
1.07% |
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1.4.3.9580 |
43.11% |
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1.4.3.8354 |
0.18% |
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1.4.3.3864 |
0.36% |
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LenovoEMC Storage Manager
Overview
LenovoEMC Storage Manager is a software program developed by EMC. The most common release is 1.4.4.14439, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The programs's main executable is lenovoemcstoragemanager.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 8.97 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 26.63 MB (27,922,898 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 8. While about 42% of users of LenovoEMC Storage Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.emc.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\LenovoEMC Storage Manager
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\LenovoEMC Storage Manager\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 26.63 MB
Files installed by LenovoEMC Storage Manager
Program executable: | lenovoemcstoragemanager.exe |
Name: | LenovoEMC Storage Manager |
| LenovoEMC Storage Manager 1.4.4.14439 14439 2013-07-06 19:56 testuser |
Signed by: | LenovoEMC Products USA |
Path: | C:\Program Files\lenovoemc storage manager\lenovoemcstoragemanager.exe |
MD5: | 3dddad849952cc60a09cafedf6b96a45 |
Additional files:
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VssLifeLineProvider.dll - VSS LifeLine Provider
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VssLifeLineProvider64.dll
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TwonkyServerSetupEMC-7.0.9.exe (by PacketVideo) - Twonky 7.0 Installer
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pCloudd.exe (by LenovoEMC) - pCloudd Application
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DrvInstallHlpr.exe (by LenovoEMC) - Personal Cloud (cNIVdrv.sys install helper application)
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DrvInstallHlpr64.exe
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wxmsw28u_vc_custom.dll (by wxWidgets development team) - wxWidgets (wxWidgets for MSW)
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LenovoEMCStorageEngine.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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VssLLProviderInstaller.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pCloudd.exe runs as a service named 'PCloudd' (PCloudd).
Startup File (User Run)
- LenovoEMCStorageManager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'LenovoEMC Storage Manager 1.4.3.9580 9580 2013-03-29 02:57 testuser' and executes as "C:\Program Files\LenovoEMC Storage Manager\LenovoEMCStorageManager.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- LenovoEMCStorageManager.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\LenovoEMC Storage Manager\LenovoEMCStorageManager.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
lenovoemcstoragemanager.exe |
Memory: | 8.97 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0003138659% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00005149% | |
User CPU: | 0.00026238% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 1,070,109 | |
I/O reads/min: | 119 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 11 Bytes | |
pCloudd.exe |
Memory: | 1.25 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000360386% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00002718% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000886% | |
How do I remove LenovoEMC Storage Manager?
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Or, you can uninstall LenovoEMC Storage Manager 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: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program LenovoEMC Storage Manager, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8: 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 LenovoEMC Storage Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win Vista 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.42% |
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Windows 8 |
37.21% |
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Windows Vista |
3.04% |
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Windows XP |
2.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.81% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
18.64% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.29% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.75% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.86% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
3.41% |
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Geography
42.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
42.47% |
Netherlands |
10.62% |
United Kingdom |
7.13% |
Belgium |
5.86% |
Germany |
5.86% |
France |
4.60% |
Canada |
2.54% |
Italy |
2.54% |
Spain |
1.90% |
Brazil |
1.58% |
Switzerland |
1.27% |
Australia |
1.11% |
Israel |
1.11% |
Mexico |
0.95% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.75% |
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Dell |
25.23% |
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Acer |
11.85% |
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ASUS |
10.94% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.08% |
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Lenovo |
5.47% |
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Samsung |
4.86% |
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Toshiba |
3.34% |
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Medion |
2.43% |
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Intel |
2.13% |
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MSI |
0.91% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.70% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.80% |
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Dell Studio XPS 8100 |
2.53% |
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Dell XPS 8700 |
2.53% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.53% |
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Dell OptiPlex 755 |
2.53% |
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