Should I remove avast! BackUp?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.22.2.334	36.00%
2.20.3.278	20.00%
2.12.0.144	40.00%
2.10.7.96	4.00%

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from AVAST Software

Remove avast! BackUp by AVAST Software

avast! BackUp is a program developed by AVAST Software. The most used version is 2.12.0.144, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 49.86 MB (52,284,013 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 55% of users of avast! BackUp come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and United Kingdom.

URL: program.avast.com/api/?action=2&p_pro=53&p_elm=18

Help link: program.avast.com/api/?action=2&p_pro=53&p_elm=20

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\BackUp\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7550EF82-E8F5-6729-C8D5-12DFCEE21255}

Estimated size: 49.86 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 avast! BackUp, 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 avast! BackUp.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 60% Win XP 4%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 3% Keep it 97%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	55.17%
Australia	10.34%
United Kingdom	6.90%
Panama	3.45%
Finland	3.45%
Mexico	3.45%
Greece	3.45%
Jordan	3.45%
Canada	3.45%
Ireland	3.45%
Saudi Arabia	3.45%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

avast! antivirus software provides PC virus protection.

Publisher URL: www.avast.com

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