Should I remove FileTask?
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 |
1.00.0000 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Macrovision
FileTask
from Macrovision Corporation
Overview
FileTask is a program developed by Macrovision. 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 software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 6.35 MB (6,655,496 bytes). Updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 81% of users of FileTask come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FileTask\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E97C4358-8153-4433-9987-A911138F2A7F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.35 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by FileTask
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FileTask.exe - FileTask Module
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FileTaskOwd.exe
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Updater.exe - Updater
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InstallEXE.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- FileTask.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Update_FileTask'.
How do I remove FileTask?
You can uninstall FileTask 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 FileTask, 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 FileTask.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 43%
Win 7 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
81.25%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 |
42.86% |
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Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.29% |
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Geography
81.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
81.25% |
Canada |
6.25% |
United Kingdom |
6.25% |
Saudi Arabia |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
40.00% |
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Toshiba |
20.00% |
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Lenovo |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite A660 |
20.00% |
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Lenovo INVALID |
20.00% |
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HP-Pavilion NY621AA-ABA p... |
20.00% |
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Dell Computer Dimension 4... |
20.00% |
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Dell Computer Dimension 4... |
20.00% |
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