OSD
Overview
OSD is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 1.1.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). 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 software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.93 MB (4,117,425 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 81% of users of OSD come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.DELL.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DELL\OSD
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{76CB3301-6463-4D01-8BE2-A3C99692EB31}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 3.93 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by OSD
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AIO_OSD.exe - AIO OSD (Dell OSD UI)
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CleanSvr.exe
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OSDSvr.exe
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Driver Package Installer (DPInst) (Driver Package Installer)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DPInst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9D7E6BB6-D452-4E75-96F0-43F9D85FCFCE}' (runs on registration).
Service
- OSDSvr.exe runs as a service named 'Dell OSD Service' (FOXOSDService) "This is a service for OSD".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- DPInst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\DPInst.exe'.
How do I remove OSD?
You can uninstall OSD 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 OSD, 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 OSD.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
47.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
40.30% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.45% |
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| Windows XP |
1.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
37.88% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.30% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.61% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.58% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.06% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
1.52% |
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Geography
81.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.37% |
| Australia |
5.88% |
| Canada |
2.94% |
| France |
1.96% |
| Japan |
1.96% |
| Germany |
1.96% |
| United Kingdom |
1.96% |
| LY |
0.98% |
| Philippines |
0.98% |
About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com