Razer BlackWidow
Overview
Razer BlackWidow is a software program developed by Razer USA. The most common release is 1.04.04, 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. The primary executable is named BlackWidowTray.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 60.11 MB (63,025,459 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 49% of users of Razer BlackWidow come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.razerzone.com
Help link: www.razersupport.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Razer\BlackWidow\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{53744FB0-7D1E-4572-B544-C230E6D23E2C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 60.11 MB
Files installed by Razer BlackWidow
| Program executable: | BlackWidowTray.exe |
| Name: | Razer BlackWidow Systray |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Razer\BlackWidow\BlackWidowTray.exe |
| MD5: | a9c0da125ce6a88961ae292fd78f2878 |
Additional files:
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BlackWidowConfig.exe - Razer BlackWidow Configurator (Razer BlackWidow Configuration Tool)
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BlackWidowTray.exe - Razer BlackWidow 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
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- BlackWidowTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Razer Blackwidow Driver' which loads as C:\Program Files\Razer\BlackWidow\BlackwidowTray.exe.
How do I remove Razer BlackWidow?
You can uninstall Razer BlackWidow 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 BlackWidow, 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 BlackWidow.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 81%
Win 7 5%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
86.08% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.84% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.58% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.13% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.80% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
3.80% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
2.53% |
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Geography
49.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
49.00% |
| France |
9.00% |
| Canada |
9.00% |
| Sweden |
5.00% |
| Norway |
4.00% |
| Germany |
4.00% |
| United Kingdom |
3.00% |
| Singapore |
2.00% |
| Switzerland |
2.00% |
| Finland |
2.00% |
| Australia |
2.00% |
| DK |
2.00% |
| South Africa |
1.00% |
| Russia |
1.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
27.50% |
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| Dell |
17.50% |
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| Acer |
17.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.00% |
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| Alienware |
7.50% |
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| ASUS |
7.50% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.50% |
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| Toshiba |
2.50% |
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| Sony |
2.50% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.76% |
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| Gigabyte P67A-D3-B3 |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7758 |
4.76% |
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| Sony VPCF13Z1E |
2.38% |
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| HP EliteBook 8560p |
2.38% |
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| Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 |
2.38% |
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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