Should I remove Thinware vBackup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.0.1.2747 |
14.29% |
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| 4.0.0.2708 |
28.57% |
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| 0.3.1.2638 |
14.29% |
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| 0.3.0.2460 |
14.29% |
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| 0.2.5.1829 |
14.29% |
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| 0.2.2.67 |
14.29% |
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Thinware vBackup
from Thinware, Inc.
Overview
Thinware vBackup is a software program developed by Thinware. The most common release is 4.0.0.2708, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 13 files and is usually about 18.59 MB (19,489,817 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 44% of users of Thinware vBackup come from the United States, it is also popular in MK and Norway.
Program details
URL: www.vbackup.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Thinware\vBackup\
Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {A126335B-3554-499E-9BC4-4DD8894A1BB4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 18.59 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Thinware vBackup
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vBackup_ConfigEventLog.exe - Thinware vBackup - ConfigEventLog
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vBackup_GUI.exe - Thinware vBackup Client
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vBackup.exe
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vBackup_FixDSPerms.exe - vBackup_FixDSPerms (Purpose: Adds "Write" permission for local Users group to vBackup.xml. Syntax: vbackup_fixdsperms [path to datastore file (vBackup.xml)])
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vBackup.old.exe - Thinware vBackup
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vBackup_BackupDS.exe - vBackup_BackupDS (Purpose: Creates copy of vBackup.xml with date stamp added to file name. Syntax: vbackup_backupds [path to datastore file (vBackup.xml)])
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plink.exe (by Simon Tatham) - PuTTY suite (Command-line SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin client)
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ConverterSDKStub.dll
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ConverterSDKStub.XmlSerializers.dll
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Vim25Service2005.dll
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Vim25Service2005.XmlSerializers.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- vBackup.exe is scheduled as a task named 'vBackup_vmguest_FileServer' (runs weekly on Thursdays at 8:45 AM).
How do I remove Thinware vBackup?
You can uninstall Thinware vBackup 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 Thinware vBackup, 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 Thinware vBackup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
44.44%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
71.43% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Geography
44.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.44% |
| MK |
11.11% |
| Norway |
11.11% |
| Romania |
11.11% |
| Netherlands |
11.11% |
| Slovakia |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
66.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK N56VZ |
16.67% |
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| HP Compaq 6710b (KE124ET#... |
16.67% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Precision WorkSt... |
16.67% |
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| Dell Precision M4700 |
16.67% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 990 |
16.67% |
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