TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert
What is TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert?
Toshiba HDD/SSD Alert allows you to carefully monitor the status your disks are having as well as create backup copies to prevent all your data get lost if your hardware gets broken. TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert supervises the Disk Drive operating status status and warns the user if a hardware failure is expected to happen.
Overview
The most used version is 3.1.64.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is TosSmartSrv.exe. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 39.22 MB (41,126,627 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Note: This program has often been considered as bloatware by some users as it is bundled on various manufacturer's new PCs. (Because this might be considered bloatware does not mean the software is bad or harmful, if you use it regularly its worthwhile to have. However, bloatware typically means the program is optional and was simply pre-installed but is not required and can be removed.) Some quick tips to be aware of:
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Toshiba PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
URL: www.toshiba.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D4322448-B6AF-4316-B859-D8A0E84DCB38}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 39.22 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert
| Program executable: | TosSmartSrv.exe |
| Name: | TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert |
| TosSmartSrv.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSmartSrv.exe |
| MD5: | 17db352fa977daaabb6e61a4ded245d9 |
Additional files:
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TosCPCBackup.exe - Alerta de HDD/SSD TOSHIBA (TosBackup.exe.mui)
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TosSSDAlert.exe
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TReport.dll - TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
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TosBackup.dll - TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert
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TosReg.dll
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TosSENotify.exe - TosSENotify.exe.mui
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TosSmart.dll
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TosSmartSrv.exe
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TosWaitSrv.exe
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tssdtime.dll - TOSHIBA SSD TIME NOTIFICATION
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TosIPCWraper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- TosSSDAlert.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6627464C-01BC-4B2F-937E-7A670F548DA9}' (runs on registration).
Service
- TosSmartSrv.exe runs as a service named 'Servizio TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert' (TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Service).
Startup File (User Run)
- TosWaitSrv.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'TosSENotify' and executes as C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosWaitSrv.exe.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- TosWaitSrv.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TosSENotify' which loads as C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosWaitSrv.exe.
- TosSENotify.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TosSENotify' which loads as C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert\TosSENotify.exe.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| TosSmartSrv.exe |
| Memory: | 2.7 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0006630711% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00045331% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00020976% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 2,300 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 195 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 161 Bytes | |
| TosSENotify.exe |
| Memory: | 4.91 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0009173163% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00049529% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00042203% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 783,895 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 3.26 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 2.86 KB | |
How do I remove TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert?
You can uninstall TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert 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 TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert, 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 TOSHIBA HDD/SSD Alert.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 7 0%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
89.27% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.28% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.30% |
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| Windows XP |
0.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
77.15% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.96% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.84% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
2.18% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.73% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.30% |
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Geography
63.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
63.70% |
| United Kingdom |
5.52% |
| Australia |
3.80% |
| Canada |
3.71% |
| Germany |
3.47% |
| France |
3.17% |
| Italy |
1.61% |
| Spain |
1.16% |
| Mexico |
0.79% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.68% |
| Sweden |
0.61% |
| New Zealand |
0.57% |
| Ireland |
0.51% |
| Belgium |
0.41% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
99.78% |
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| Dell |
0.13% |
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| Acer |
0.09% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
6.29% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
5.74% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
5.52% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
5.08% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
3.97% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
3.46% |
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About TOSHIBA
Toshiba electronics, electrical equipment and information technology corporation that is a diversified manufacturer of electrical products, spanning information and communications equipment and systems, electronic components and materials, power systems, Internet-based solutions and services, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Publisher URL: www.toshiba.com