Office Server Extensions
Overview
Office Server Extensions is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 6.01.00.2720, 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. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 955 KB (977,920 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 93% of users of Office Server Extensions come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft office\office\scripts\1033
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{00150409-78E1-11D2-B60F-006097C998E7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 955 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Office Server Extensions
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ows.dll - Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office Server Extensions)
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msows409.dll - Microsoft Office Server Extensions Localized Resources
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owsienum.dll
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owstimer.exe - Timer for the Microsoft Office Server Extensions
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- owstimer.exe runs as a service named 'Office Server Extensions Notification Service' (OWSTimer).
How do I remove Office Server Extensions?
You can uninstall Office Server Extensions 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 Office Server Extensions, 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 Office Server Extensions.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win 10 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Windows Vista |
40.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
40.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Geography
92.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
92.86% |
United Kingdom |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
60.00% |
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Toshiba |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L305D |
20.00% |
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Packard Bell imedia S3210 |
20.00% |
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Dell XPS 8500 |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 3537 |
20.00% |
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Dell Dimension E521 |
20.00% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com