Should I remove Acer ScreenSaver?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #298
United States Rank #497
Reach 1.9486%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.06 days
473.90 days >
Average installed length: 249.00 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 20.12.0312.1916 |
0.19% |
|
| 20.12.0312.1912 |
0.14% |
|
| 20.12.0307.1154 |
0.29% |
|
| 20.12.0208.1416 |
0.00% |
|
| 20.12.0208.1413 |
0.15% |
|
| 20.12.0110.1025 |
1.09% |
|
| 20.12.0110.1016 |
0.23% |
|
| 20.11.1111.1653 |
0.02% |
|
| 20.11.1107.1418 |
4.85% |
|
| 20.11.1107.0952 |
0.07% |
|
| 20.11.1019.1558 |
0.16% |
|
| 20.11.0921.1959 |
0.11% |
|
| 20.11.0921.1958 |
0.00% |
|
| 20.11.0921.1957 |
0.28% |
|
| 20.11.0921.1956 |
0.08% |
|
| 4.01.0718 |
1.18% |
|
| 4.01.0422 |
1.67% |
|
| 3.12.0606 |
0.04% |
|
| 3.11.0606 |
0.54% |
|
| 2.13.0430 |
0.00% |
|
| 2.12.0509 |
0.07% |
|
| 2.11.0508 |
0.02% |
|
| 1.52.1209 |
0.02% |
|
| 1.42.1209 |
0.03% |
|
| 1.41.1209 |
0.00% |
|
| 1.32.1209 |
0.07% |
|
| 1.21.0415 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.21.0328 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.15.0715 |
0.13% |
|
| 1.14.0715 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.14.0507 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.13.0715 |
0.23% |
|
| 1.12.0701 |
0.00% |
|
| 1.12.0506 |
0.55% |
|
| 1.11.1209 |
0.29% |
|
| 1.11.0805 |
1.07% |
|
| 1.11.0715 |
0.32% |
|
| 1.11.0701 |
0.72% |
|
| 1.11.0613 |
0.07% |
|
| 1.11.0506 |
0.77% |
|
| 1.11.0416 |
0.11% |
|
| 1.9.0715 |
0.18% |
|
| 1.07.0804 |
0.16% |
|
| 1.7.0715 |
1.89% |
|
| 1.06.0804 |
0.25% |
|
| 1.6.0715 |
0.09% |
|
| 1.05.0804 |
0.28% |
|
| 1.05.0730 |
0.05% |
|
| 1.5.0715 |
3.18% |
|
| 1.4.0812 |
0.08% |
|
| 1.04.0730 |
0.00% |
|
| 185 versions |
Typically installed together
Acer ScreenSaver
What is Acer ScreenSaver?
Acer ScreenSaver is pre-installed with various Acer laptops. This program is a branded screen-saver for Acer-brand computers that displays an animated Acer logo.
Overview
It is bundled and preinstalled with various Acer computers. The most used version is 20.11.1107.1418, with over 48% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is run_Acer.exe. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 3.4 MB (3,561,142 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 Acer 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.acer.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Acer\Screensaver
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Acer\Screensaver\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.4 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Acer ScreenSaver
| Program executable: | run_Acer.exe |
| Name: | run_NB Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Acer\Screensaver\run_Acer.exe |
| MD5: | 00953f2e02b28e806ca3993dea06d0c3 |
Additional files:
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NBRegNTUser.exe - NBRegNTU Application
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UnloadRegNTUser.exe - UnloadRe Application
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VistaGetS3S4Reg.exe - VistaGet Application
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XPGetS3S4Reg.exe - XPGetS3S Application
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run_Acer.exe - run_NB Application
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Uninstall.exe - Acer Screen Saver (Setup.exe)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run Once)
- run_Acer.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'ScrSav' which loads as C:\Program Files\Acer\Screensaver\run_Acer.exe /default.
How do I remove Acer ScreenSaver?
You can uninstall Acer ScreenSaver 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 Acer ScreenSaver, 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 Acer ScreenSaver.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 78%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.93% |
|
| Windows 10 |
9.50% |
|
| Windows Vista |
6.14% |
|
| Windows XP |
0.42% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
71.78% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
7.96% |
|
| Windows 7 Starter |
5.60% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.94% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
2.78% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.71% |
|
Geography
35.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
35.22% |
| Germany |
10.34% |
| United Kingdom |
8.30% |
| Canada |
5.91% |
| France |
5.80% |
| Italy |
5.33% |
| Netherlands |
2.64% |
| Australia |
2.33% |
| Spain |
2.11% |
| Belgium |
1.87% |
| Brazil |
1.58% |
| Sweden |
1.58% |
| Taiwan |
1.38% |
| Finland |
1.03% |
About Acer
Acer is a Taiwanese hardware and electronics corporation whose products include desktop and laptop computer PCs, tablet computers, servers, storage devices, displays, smartphones and peripherals.
Publisher URL: www.acer.com