Should I remove SmartErase?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #36,529
United States Rank #33,783
Reach 0.0031%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.2.1 |
100.00% |
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SmartErase
from PLDS
Overview
SmartErase is a software program developed by PLDS. The setup package is about 566 KB (579,584 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 48% of users of SmartErase come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.pldsnet.com
Installation folder: C:\windows\smarterase
Uninstaller: "C:\Windows\SmartErase\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\SmartErase\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 566 KB
Files installed by SmartErase
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uninstall.exe - Setup Factory 8.0 Runtime (Setup Application)
How do I remove SmartErase?
You can uninstall SmartErase 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 SmartErase, 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 SmartErase.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 59%
Win XP 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #36,529
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
59.02% |
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| Windows 7 |
36.07% |
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| Windows XP |
4.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
34.43% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.31% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.48% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.20% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.20% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.92% |
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Geography
47.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.89% |
| Germany |
28.17% |
| United Kingdom |
5.63% |
| Norway |
2.82% |
| Finland |
2.82% |
| Japan |
2.82% |
| Netherlands |
2.82% |
| Singapore |
1.41% |
| France |
1.41% |
| New Zealand |
1.41% |
| PR |
1.41% |
| Malaysia |
1.41% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Samsung |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
23.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.00% |
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| Dell |
6.67% |
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| Toshiba |
3.33% |
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| Medion |
3.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.33% |
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Common models |
| Samsung 940X3G/930X3G |
21.43% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
7.14% |
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| Gigabyte H87M-HD3 |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C70-B |
2.38% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660D |
2.38% |
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| Gigabyte P61-USB3-B3 |
2.38% |
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