Should I remove maxView Storage Manager?

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Version	Distribution
1.08.00.21375	16.67%
1.07.00.21229	16.67%
1.05.00.20942	16.67%
1.02.00.20618	16.67%
1.00.00.20206	33.33%

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Remove maxView Storage Manager by PMC-Sierra

maxView Storage Manager is a software program developed by PMC-Sierra. The most common release is 1.00.00.20206, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named StorServ.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 318.51 KB (326,156 bytes). The installed file driverUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 75% of users of maxView Storage Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in South Africa and Russia.

URL: www.adaptec.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Adaptec\maxView Storage Manager\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{BC926692-113A-4D44-B02B-3D12BF749C97}

Estimated size: 318.51 KB

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 maxView Storage Manager, 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 maxView Storage Manager.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 83% Win 10 17%

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	75.00%
South Africa	8.33%
Russia	8.33%
Germany	8.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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