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Should I remove PURE Flow Server?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
5.1.11.0 95.35%
5.0.70.0 4.65%

PURE Flow Server

Overview

PURE Flow Server is a program developed by PURE Digital. The most used version is 5.1.11.0, 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 5 files and is usually about 7.68 MB (8,054,263 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 66% of users of PURE Flow Server come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in Germany and the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: support.pure.com/index.php
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pure flow server
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PURE Flow Server\UninstallPURE Flow Server.exe
Estimated size: 7.68 MB

Program filesFiles installed by PURE Flow Server

  • UninstallPure Flow Server.exe (by PacketVideo) - PURE Flow Server Installer
  • twonkymediaserverconfig.exe (by PacketVideo) - TwonkyMedia (TwonkyMedia Tray Application)
  • twonkymediaserverwatchdog.exe - TwonkyMedia startup application
  • twonkymediaserver.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • twonkymediaserverconfig.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CCAA659D-2628-4AFE-B430-535C6D780673}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • twonkymediaserverwatchdog.exe runs as a service named 'PURE Flow Server' (PURE Flow Server).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • twonkymediaserverwatchdog.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PURE Flow Server\twonkymediaserverwatchdog.exe'.
  • twonkymediaserver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PURE Flow Server\TwonkyMediaServer.exe'.

How do I remove PURE Flow Server?

You can uninstall PURE Flow Server from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 PURE Flow Server, 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 PURE Flow Server.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win 7 1%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 54.65%
Windows 10 34.88%
Windows XP 5.81%
Windows Vista 4.65%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 38.37%
Windows 7 Professional 9.30%
Windows 8.1 Pro 8.14%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.98%
Windows 8.1 6.98%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.81%

Distribution by countryGeography

66.25% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
  United Kingdom 66.25%
  Germany 10.00%
  United States 5.00%
  Australia 2.50%
  Belgium 2.50%
  France 2.50%
  BG 1.25%
  DK 1.25%
  GG 1.25%
  Ireland 1.25%
  IM 1.25%
  Italy 1.25%
  Luxembourg 1.25%
  Netherlands 1.25%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
Dell 26.32%
Acer 10.53%
ASUS 8.77%
GIGABYTE 7.02%
American Megatrends 7.02%
Sony 3.51%
Toshiba 3.51%
Common models
Hewlett-Packard CQ2900ES 4.41%
Dell Inspiron 1750 2.94%
Sony VPCEB4L1E 2.94%
HP G61 Notebook PC 2.94%
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L30... 1.47%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L855 1.47%

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