Should I remove Novell Filr?

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.0.256	5.00%
2.0.0.247	5.00%
2.0.0.228	5.00%
2.0.0.222	5.00%
1.2.0.929	10.00%
1.2.0.897	10.00%
1.0.1.18125	35.00%
1.0.0.17943	20.00%
1.0.0.17917	5.00%

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Remove Novell Filr

Novell Filr is a software program developed by Novell. The most common release is 1.0.1.18125, 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 setup package generally installs about 21 files and is usually about 16.3 MB (17,092,608 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 66% of users of Novell Filr come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.

URL: www.novell.com/products/filr

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\novell\filr\icons\filetypes

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2B2D8237-2496-447D-93FC-BE94A3111489}

Estimated size: 16.3 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 Novell Filr, 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 Novell Filr.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 50% Win 7 15%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 3% Keep it 97%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	65.71%
Germany	11.43%
France	5.71%
Switzerland	2.86%
Finland	2.86%
Netherlands	2.86%
Czech Republic	2.86%
Italy	2.86%
United Kingdom	2.86%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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