Should I remove Google Earth?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #27
United States Rank #31
Reach 12.0278%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.16 days
535.83 days >
Average installed length: 281.54 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.1.8.3036 |
4.79% |
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| 7.1.7.2606 |
1.00% |
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| 7.1.7.2602 |
0.01% |
|
| 7.1.7.2600 |
0.64% |
|
| 7.1.5.1557 |
16.85% |
|
| 7.1.4.1529 |
1.07% |
|
| 7.1.2.2041 |
44.68% |
|
| 7.1.2.2019 |
0.88% |
|
| 7.1.1.1888 |
10.58% |
|
| 7.1.1.1871 |
0.54% |
|
| 7.1.1.1580 |
1.22% |
|
| 7.0.3.8542 |
6.38% |
|
| 7.0.2.8415 |
1.28% |
|
| 7.0.1.8244 |
1.17% |
|
| 6.2.2.6613 |
2.69% |
|
| 6.2.1.6014 |
0.17% |
|
| 6.2.0.5905 |
0.48% |
|
| 6.1.0.5001 |
2.18% |
|
| 6.1.0.4857 |
0.03% |
|
| 6.1.0.4738 |
0.06% |
|
| 6.0.3.2197 |
0.49% |
|
| 6.0.2.2074 |
0.18% |
|
| 6.0.1.2032 |
0.17% |
|
| 6.0.0.1735 |
0.25% |
|
| 5.2.1.1588 |
0.50% |
|
| 5.2.1.1547 |
0.04% |
|
| 5.2.1.1329 |
0.04% |
|
| 5.2.0.5932 |
0.03% |
|
| 5.2.0.5928 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.2.0.5920 |
0.04% |
|
| 5.2.0.5860 |
0.00% |
|
| 5.1.7938.4346 |
0.05% |
|
| 5.1.7894.7252 |
0.05% |
|
| 5.1.3535.3218 |
0.00% |
|
| 5.1.3533.1731 |
0.07% |
|
| 5.1.3509.4636 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.1.3506.3999 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.0.11733.9347 |
0.11% |
|
| 5.0.11729.1014 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.0.11337.1968 |
0.06% |
|
| 4.3.7284.3916 |
0.40% |
|
| 4.3.7204.836 |
0.08% |
|
| 4.3.7191.6508 |
0.03% |
|
| 4.2.205.5730 |
0.24% |
|
| 4.2.198.2451 |
0.11% |
|
| 4.2.196.2018 |
0.00% |
|
| 4.2.184.9679 |
0.00% |
|
| 4.2.181.2634 |
0.04% |
|
| 4.2.180.1134 |
0.01% |
|
| 4.1.7088 |
0.01% |
|
| 4.1.7087.5048 |
0.05% |
|
| 75 versions |
Other programs by Google Inc
Google Earth
What is Google Earth?
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program. Google Earth is simply based on 3D maps, with the capability to show 3D buildings and structures (such as bridges), which consist of users' submissions using SketchUp, a 3D modeling program software. Google Earth is unlikely to operate on older hardware configurations.
About (from Google Inc)
Google Earth allows you to travel the world through a virtual globe and view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, and much more. With Google Earth's rich, geographical content, you are able to experience a more realistic view of the world. You can fly to to your favorite place, search for businesses and even... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 7.1.2.2041, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named googleearth.exe. The setup package generally installs about 102 files and is usually about 92.07 MB (96,539,951 bytes).
Program details
URL: earth.google.com
Help link: www.google.es/intl/es/earth/index.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{28E82311-8616-11E1-BEB0-B8AC6F97B88E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 92.07 MB
Files installed by Google Earth
| Program executable: | googleearth.exe |
| Name: | Google Earth |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\googleearth.exe |
| MD5: | 8ae327c775d4c9091e9383665f8e9339 |
Additional files:
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googleearth.dll - Google Earth
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npgeinprocessplugin.dll - Google Earth In-Process Plugin (GEInProcessPlugin)
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npgeplugin.dll - Google Earth Plugin (GEPlugin)
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plugin_ax.dll
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geplugin.exe
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ijl20.dll (by Intel) - Intel® JPEG Library (Intel® JPEG Library - Retail Version)
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gpsbabel.exe (by GPSBabel Makers) - GPSBabel (GPS format converter)
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earthps.dll
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libexpatw.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npgeplugin.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npgeplugin.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npgeplugin.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Google Earth Plugin' with a plugin key of '@Google.com/GoogleEarthPlugin' for all users of the PC.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- googleearth.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{EDB1F5BA-D3FB-4872-B549-06916A27401A}' (runs on registration).
- geplugin.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D3BC4964-E6AF-4F2E-980C-2D957BDC8A56}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- geplugin.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Google Earth' and executes as C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\client\googleearth.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- googleearth.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\client\googleearth.exe'.
- geplugin.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Google\Google Earth\client\googleearth.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| geplugin.exe |
| Memory: | 664.09 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0015079679% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00083423% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00067373% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 26,262,112 | |
| Switches/sec: | 202 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 335.08 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 651.74 KB | |
How do I remove Google Earth?
You can uninstall Google Earth 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 Google Earth, 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 Google Earth.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Google Earth you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 8 0%
|
|
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
|
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.70% |
|
| Windows 10 |
29.04% |
|
| Windows Vista |
7.60% |
|
| Windows XP |
5.64% |
|
| Windows Server 2003 |
0.02% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.67% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.88% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
10.73% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
8.94% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
7.63% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.17% |
|
Geography
47.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.10% |
| Germany |
10.48% |
| United Kingdom |
5.39% |
| Italy |
3.96% |
| Canada |
2.97% |
| Netherlands |
2.18% |
| Australia |
2.13% |
| Brazil |
1.75% |
| Spain |
1.61% |
| France |
1.60% |
| Belgium |
1.07% |
| Sweden |
0.98% |
| Austria |
0.95% |
| Iran |
0.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.49% |
|
| Dell |
23.23% |
|
| Acer |
16.76% |
|
| ASUS |
8.70% |
|
| Toshiba |
7.09% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
5.76% |
|
| Samsung |
3.60% |
|
| Lenovo |
3.47% |
|
| Intel |
1.59% |
|
| Medion |
1.31% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.00% |
|
Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.80% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.88% |
|
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.72% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
3.61% |
|
| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.67% |
|
| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.17% |
|
About Google Inc
Google provides Internet-based products and services such as advertising technologies, internet search, cloud computing, and software.
Publisher URL: www.google.com