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VersionDistribution
4.0 100.00%

Smart Driver Updater v4.0

Overview

Smart Driver Updater v4.0 is a software program developed by Smart PC Solutions. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 8.83 MB (9,254,673 bytes). The installed file SmartDriverUpdater.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 61% of users of Smart Driver Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Mexico.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: smartpctools.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Smart PC Solutions\Smart Driver Updater\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Smart PC Solutions\Smart Driver Updater\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 8.83 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Smart Driver Updater v4.0

  • SmartDriverUpdater.exe - Smart Driver Updater Crack UZ1
  • SDUTray.exe
  • stub64.exe
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • 7z.dll (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Standalone Plugin)
  • sqlite3.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • SDUTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Smart Driver Updater Schedule.
Startup File (User Run)
  • SDUTray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Smart Driver Updater' and executes as C:\Program Files\Smart PC Solutions\Smart Driver Updater\SDUTray.exe.

How do I remove Smart Driver Updater?

You can uninstall Smart Driver Updater from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Smart Driver Updater v4.0, 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 Smart Driver Updater.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 9%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 54.55%
Windows 10 36.36%
Windows XP 9.09%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 31.82%
Windows 10 Pro 22.73%
Windows 7 Professional 13.64%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.09%
Windows 10 Home 9.09%
Windows 10 Education 4.55%

Distribution by countryGeography

60.53% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 60.53%
  Brazil 5.26%
  Mexico 5.26%
  Netherlands 5.26%
  Philippines 5.26%
  BA 2.63%
  BD 2.63%
  Canada 2.63%
  DK 2.63%
  Finland 2.63%
  LY 2.63%
  MA 2.63%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 23.53%
Acer 17.65%
American Megatrends 11.76%
Dell 11.76%
Hewlett-Packard 11.76%
Toshiba 5.88%
Lenovo 5.88%
GIGABYTE 5.88%
Alienware 5.88%
Common models
Lanix Todos los Derechos ... 11.11%
Dell OptiPlex 755 11.11%
ASUS All Series 11.11%
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro B40... 5.56%
LENOVO 4282W5M 5.56%
CLEVO CO. W150HRM ... 5.56%


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