Should I remove Vuze?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,204
United States Rank #3,282
Reach 0.1790%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 33.68 days
993.48 days >
Average installed length: 522.00 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.7 |
62.27% |
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| 4.6 |
16.55% |
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| 4.5 |
7.00% |
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| 4.4 |
4.02% |
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| 4.3 |
3.40% |
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Vuze
What is Vuze?
Vuze (previously Azureus) is a BitTorrent client used to transfer files via the BitTorrent protocol. Vuze is written in Java, and uses the Azureus Engine. In addition to downloading data linked to .torrent files, Azureus allows users to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content. Content is presented through channels and categories containing TV shows, music videos, movies, video games and others. Additionally, if users prefer to publish their original content, they may earn money from it.
About (from Vuze)
Vuze, formerly Azureus, is a powerful bittorrent client that makes finding and downloading torrents quick and easy. Vuze includes a powerful and customizable meta search that will help you find and download torrents. Once you find content that you enjoy, you can setup subscriptions so you'll always be notified of new e... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 4.7, 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. 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. 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 Azureus.exe. The setup package generally installs about 57 files and is usually about 21.4 MB (22,442,619 bytes). The installed file AzureusUpdater.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.
Vuze has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.vuze.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Vuze
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Vuze\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 21.4 MB
Files installed by Vuze
| Program executable: | Azureus.exe |
| Name: | Vuze |
| Vuze Launcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Vuze\Azureus.exe |
| MD5: | baf503fedf00c58c123b100cda7a7d4f |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe - Vuze Uninstaller (Vuze)
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AzureusUpdater.exe - AzureusUpdater
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Azureus.exe - Azureus
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Vuze_4.3.1.4_windows.exe - Vuze
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Vuze_4700_windows.exe
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Vuze64_Portable.exe
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uninstall_AVG_RESTORED.exe
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nssstub.exe (by Symantec) - nssstub Components (nssstub)
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Azureus64.exe (by Azureus Software, Inc)
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aereg.dll
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aereg64.dll
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VuzeFW.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- Azureus.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3ACD0EB5-A758-4993-AA09-C453ED598A7A}' (runs on registration).
- nssstub.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Install_NSS'.
- VuzeFW.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DBC33F1B-B340-43E1-B28D-A8A9AAC84743}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- Azureus.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named vuze starts every 1 hour in day time.
Service
- Azureus.exe runs as a service named 'Vuze' (Vuze).
Startup File (User Run)
- Azureus.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Azureus' and executes as C:\Program Files\Vuze\Azureus.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Azureus.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Vuze\Azureus.exe'.
Network connections
- Azureus.exe connects to 37.229.178.255 (port 19357).
- Azureus.exe connects to router-ip-89-46-0-211.tennet.ro (89.46.0.211 port 31777).
- Azureus.exe connects to gh-in-f157.1e100.net (74.125.130.157 port 80).
- Azureus.exe connects to 190-211-72-69.bbt.net.ar (190.211.72.69 port 49424).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| Azureus.exe |
| Memory: | 96.26 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0020075881% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00135560% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00065199% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 25,888,981 | |
| Switches/sec: | 451 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 23 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 5.5 KB | |
How do I remove Vuze?
You can uninstall Vuze 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 Vuze, 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 Vuze.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.04% |
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| Windows XP |
9.97% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.27% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
48.15% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.87% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.47% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.81% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.21% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.45% |
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Geography
45.87% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.87% |
| United Kingdom |
7.21% |
| Canada |
6.40% |
| France |
5.32% |
| Australia |
3.49% |
| Netherlands |
3.05% |
| Italy |
2.82% |
| Germany |
2.61% |
| Sweden |
2.08% |
| Belgium |
2.06% |
| Spain |
1.50% |
| Brazil |
1.20% |
| Norway |
0.95% |
| DK |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.23% |
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| Dell |
22.01% |
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| Acer |
15.75% |
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| Toshiba |
9.21% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.57% |
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| ASUS |
6.68% |
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| Samsung |
2.99% |
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| Intel |
2.90% |
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| Lenovo |
1.45% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.21% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
9.39% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.62% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.83% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.83% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.38% |
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About Vuze
Vuze (formerly Azureus) is a company formed by some of the original developers of the open source BitTorrent client Azureus.
Publisher URL: www.vuze.com