Razer Anansi
Overview
Razer Anansi is a software program developed by Razer USA. The most common release is 1.06.00, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 64.64 MB (67,784,608 bytes). The installed file DeviceUpdater.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 63% of users of Razer Anansi come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.razerzone.com
Help link: www.razersupport.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Razer\Anansi\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{58AA0670-2352-424B-BE5F-CF59EDD07EA0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 64.64 MB
Files installed by Razer Anansi
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RazerAnansiConfig.exe - Razer Anansi Configurator (Razer Anansi Configuration Tool)
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RazerAnansiSysTray.exe - Razer Anansi Systray
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DeviceDll.dll - DeviceDll Dynamic Link Library
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DeviceUpdater.exe - Razer Device Updater
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CustomProgressBar.dll - Custom Progress Bar
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DPInst_amd64.exe (by Microsoft) - Driver Package Installer (DPInst) (Driver Package Installer)
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DPInst_x86.exe (by Microsoft)
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System.Core.dll - Microsoft® .NET Framework (.NET Framework)
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WdfCoInstaller01005.dll - WDF Coinstaller
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WinUSBCoInstaller.dll - WinUsb - User-mode USB Update Co-Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DPInst_x86.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D1C5DD5F-EA89-4604-8D19-25846AC0DEB5}'.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- RazerAnansiSysTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Razer Anansi Driver' which loads as C:\Program Files\Razer\Anansi\RazerAnansiSysTray.exe.
How do I remove Razer Anansi?
You can uninstall Razer Anansi 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 Razer Anansi, 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 Razer Anansi.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.50% |
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Windows 10 |
21.85% |
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Windows Vista |
1.32% |
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Windows XP |
1.32% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.77% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.17% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.57% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.96% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
5.30% |
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Windows 8.1 |
4.64% |
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Geography
62.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
62.89% |
France |
6.70% |
Australia |
5.67% |
Germany |
3.09% |
Canada |
2.58% |
Brazil |
2.06% |
Singapore |
1.55% |
Austria |
1.55% |
Netherlands |
1.55% |
Norway |
1.03% |
Greece |
1.03% |
DK |
1.03% |
United Kingdom |
1.03% |
Thailand |
0.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
21.74% |
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GIGABYTE |
17.39% |
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Dell |
15.94% |
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ASUS |
14.49% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.49% |
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Intel |
7.25% |
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Alienware |
5.80% |
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Lenovo |
1.45% |
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American Megatrends |
1.45% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
6.02% |
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MSI MS-7751 |
3.61% |
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MSI MS-7693 |
3.61% |
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Alienware Alienware X51 |
3.61% |
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Dell XPS 8500 |
2.41% |
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Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 |
2.41% |
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About Razer USA
Razer is a computer peripherals manufacturer specializing in products marketed to gamers whose products are generally targeted at gamers.
Publisher URL: www.razerzone.com