Should I remove O&O SafeErase Professional?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #9,066
United States Rank #14,326
Reach 0.0419%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.19 days
212.08 days >
Average installed length: 111.43 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 12.6.176 |
0.12% |
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| 12.5.168 |
0.24% |
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| 12.2.94 |
0.48% |
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| 12.1.64 |
0.36% |
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| 12.1.58 |
0.12% |
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| 12.0.34 |
0.24% |
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| 11.10.229 |
0.36% |
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| 11.8.225 |
0.12% |
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| 11.7.221 |
0.36% |
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| 11.5.213 |
0.24% |
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| 11.4.203 |
0.61% |
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| 11.3.188 |
0.12% |
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| 11.2.172 |
0.24% |
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| 11.0.151 |
0.12% |
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| 11.0.143 |
0.73% |
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| 11.0.133 |
0.85% |
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| 11.0.127 |
0.61% |
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| 11.0.103 |
0.48% |
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| 11.0.89 |
0.12% |
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| 10.4.238 |
0.12% |
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| 10.0.184 |
0.61% |
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| 10.0.180 |
0.24% |
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| 10.0.178 |
0.12% |
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| 10.0.170 |
0.36% |
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| 10.0.156 |
0.97% |
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| 10.0.144 |
0.24% |
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| 10.0.100 |
0.85% |
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| 10.0.94 |
0.12% |
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| 10.0.58 |
1.45% |
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| 10.0.44 |
0.12% |
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| 10.0.36 |
0.73% |
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| 8.10.260 |
1.82% |
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| 8.10.254 |
1.09% |
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| 8.10.252 |
1.21% |
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| 8.10.250 |
0.12% |
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| 8.10.244 |
0.73% |
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| 8.10.240 |
1.09% |
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| 8.10.236 |
0.97% |
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| 8.10.232 |
0.12% |
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| 8.10.218 |
0.48% |
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| 8.10.216 |
0.12% |
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| 8.10.212 |
1.82% |
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| 8.10.160 |
1.09% |
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| 8.10.156 |
1.45% |
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| 8.0.140 |
1.45% |
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| 8.0.130 |
1.57% |
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| 8.0.98 |
4.12% |
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| 8.0.90 |
1.69% |
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| 8.0.70 |
2.06% |
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| 8.0.64 |
1.57% |
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| 8.0.62 |
2.54% |
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| 109 versions |
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O&O SafeErase Professional
What is O&O SafeErase Professional? (from O&O Software GmbH)
O&O SafeErase Professional is the solution for the secure deletion of sensitive data and internet tracks like your browser history or your stored cookies from your hard disk and offers you the ultimate protection of your private sphere. With just one click of the mouse you can securely and permanently delete files, fol... Read more
Overview
O&O SafeErase Professional is a software program developed by O&O Software GmbH. The most common release is 8.0.98, with over 93% of all installations currently using this version. 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 HelpIcon.exe. The setup package generally installs about 34 files and is usually about 24.8 MB (26,006,820 bytes). The installed file ooliveupdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 47% of users of O&O SafeErase Professional come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.oo-software.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\OO Software\SafeErase\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{A5ECFFBA-B6FD-45A5-879D-0B0DE7FF8F4B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 24.8 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by O&O SafeErase Professional
| Program executable: | HelpIcon.exe |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{FCB21001-C150-4197-BF38-8152E744E5D7}\HelpIcon.exe |
| MD5: | b0019ff66c8611f79ebade595a08fefe |
Additional files:
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ooliveupdate.exe - O&O LiveUpdate
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oose.exe - O&O SafeErase
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oose4reportconverter.exe
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oosea.exe
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ooseclrs.dll - O&O SafeErase Commandline Resources (GER)
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oosecmd.exe - O&O SafeErase Commandline
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oosecmdn.exe
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ooseeal.dll - O&O SafeErase - Engine abstraction layer
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ooseexttl.dll - External Tools (x64)
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oosefunction.dll
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ooseres.dll
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ooserwrs.dll - O&O SafeErase Registration Wizard Resources (GER) (x64)
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oosesh.dll - O&O SafeErase Shell Extension
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ooseshrs.dll - O&O SafeErase Shellextension Resources (GER)
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oorwiz2.dll - O&O SDK (O&O Registration Wizard (x64))
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oorwiz2r.dll - O&O Registration Wizard Resources (GER) (x64)
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oorwiz3.dll
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oorwiz3r.dll
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oorwiz4.dll
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ootmapi.dll - O&O TextMode Driver API (x64)
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oose.resources.dll
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oose4reportconverter.resources.dll
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oosecmd.resources.dll
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oosefunction.resources.dll
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c1.win.c1flexgrid.2.dll (by ComponentOne) - ComponentOne C1FlexGrid
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- oosesh.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SafeErase' with a class of {E8D43C7E-EFA1-41A2-9AD9-0CFECD1678B7}.
How do I remove O&O SafeErase Professional?
You can uninstall O&O SafeErase Professional 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/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program O&O SafeErase Professional, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove O&O SafeErase Professional.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #9,066
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.73% |
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| Windows 10 |
43.34% |
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| Windows XP |
3.39% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.61% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.30% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.15% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.91% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.82% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.64% |
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Geography
46.90% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
46.90% |
| United States |
21.76% |
| United Kingdom |
5.41% |
| France |
3.04% |
| Italy |
2.03% |
| Austria |
1.80% |
| Canada |
1.80% |
| Iran |
1.80% |
| Netherlands |
1.58% |
| Russia |
1.35% |
| Switzerland |
1.13% |
| Australia |
1.13% |
| Belgium |
0.68% |
| Poland |
0.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
19.95% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.14% |
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| Dell |
15.86% |
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| Medion |
13.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.97% |
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| ASUS |
9.46% |
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| Lenovo |
4.60% |
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| Toshiba |
2.81% |
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| Intel |
2.05% |
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| Samsung |
1.28% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.02% |
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| Apple |
1.02% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
7.93% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.52% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
3.52% |
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| MEDION MS-7797 |
3.08% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
2.20% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.20% |
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About O&O Software GmbH
The company develops and sells software products for data management and security, the first product beingO&O Defrag.
Publisher URL: www.oo-software.com