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What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.1.2.1 100.00%

Update Utility Extended

Overview

Update Utility Extended is a program developed by Insignia Medical Systems. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 6.54 MB (6,857,150 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of Update Utility Extended come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.insigniamedical.co.uk
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Insignia\Update Utility (Extended)\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F83F927C-3731-49E0-A0B2-09077944E148}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.54 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Update Utility Extended

  • UpgradeLauncher.exe - Insignia Upgrade Launcher (UpgradeLauncher)
  • UpgradeModule.exe - Update Toolkit
  • UpdateUtility.exe - Insignia Upgrade Utility Service

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • UpdateUtility.exe runs as a service named 'Insignia Update Utility Extended' (Insigniaupdateutilityex) "Service to upgrade Insignia software".

How do I remove Update Utility Extended?

You can uninstall Update Utility Extended from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Update Utility (Extended), 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Update Utility Extended.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 50.00%
Windows 7 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Starter 50.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 50.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.43%
  United Kingdom 28.57%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba 50.00%
Dell 50.00%

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