Should I remove MozyHome Remote Backup?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.16.4.0	42.86%
1.16.1.3	9.52%
1.16.0.8	19.05%
1.14.1.6	14.29%
1.14.0.6	9.52%
1.8.14.2	4.76%

Other programs by Mozy

• MozyHome
• MozyPro
• Mozy Restore Manager
• Mozy Sync
• Stash
• MozyPro Remote Backup

from Mozy, Inc.

Remove MozyHome Remote Backup

MozyHome Remote Backup is a software program developed by Mozy. The most common release is 1.16.4.0, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named mozybackup.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 75.28 MB (78,934,830 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 89% of users of MozyHome Remote Backup come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Israel.

URL: mozy.com

Help link: mozy.com/support

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MozyHome\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B3141D63-DF59-45F1-B7C9-48A07FD9D7B3}

Estimated size: 75.28 MB

Language: English (United States)

mozybackup.exe
Memory:	4 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000338175%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00001717%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00001664%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	198,059	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	108 Bytes	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	0 Bytes	105.02 KB average
mozystat.exe
Memory:	7.52 MB
Total CPU:	0.0000536048%
Kernel CPU:	0.00002778%
User CPU:	0.00002583%
CPU cycles/sec:	566,507
I/O reads/min:	16 Bytes

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 MozyHome Remote Backup, 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 MozyHome Remote Backup.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 38% Win 7 10%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 10% Keep it 90%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	88.57%
France	2.86%
Israel	2.86%
Germany	2.86%
United Kingdom	2.86%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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