Should I remove Packard Bell Updator?

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.02.3007	86.67%
3.02.3004	13.33%

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Remove Packard Bell Updator

The Packard Bell Updater program is included by default with most new Packard Bell computers. Packard Bell Updater is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. Packard Bell Update checks for installed Packard Bell OEM software included with a new PC.

The most common release is 3.02.3007, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named pbupdator.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 2.88 MB (3,015,504 bytes).

URL: www.packardbell.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\packard bell\packard bell updator

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Packard Bell\Packard Bell Updator\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 2.88 MB

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 Packard Bell Updator, 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 Packard Bell Updator.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE 100% Acer

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 67% Win XP 13%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 25% Keep it 75%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Germany	55.00%
United States	25.00%
France	15.00%
Italy	5.00%

Packard Bell is a computer manufacturer and a subsidiary of Acer. Packard Bell shares products with Gateway, both owned by Acer.

Publisher URL: www.packardbell.com

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