Should I remove MacDrive 8?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
8.0.7.38	30.20%
8.0.6.52	12.38%
8.0.5.31	37.38%
8.0.4.10	6.19%
8.0.3.2	6.68%
8.0.1.83	0.25%
8.0.0.148	6.93%

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from Mediafour Corporation

Remove MacDrive 8 by Mediafour

MacDrive 8 is a software program developed by Mediafour. The most common release is 8.0.5.31, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 22 files and is usually about 12.96 MB (13,588,992 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 36% of users of MacDrive 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.

URL: www.mediafour.com/macdrive

Help link: www.mediafour.com/support/macdrive

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mediafour\macdrive 8

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{954AB6B3-B4B4-43C0-9355-DE8A888446D4}

Estimated size: 12.96 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 MacDrive 8, 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 MacDrive 8.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 78% Win XP 0%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	35.55%
France	6.64%
Italy	4.50%
United Kingdom	4.50%
Canada	4.07%
Brazil	3.43%
Spain	3.00%
India	2.78%
Germany	2.57%
Netherlands	2.36%
Taiwan	2.14%
Australia	2.14%
Portugal	1.50%
Hong Kong	1.28%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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