Should I remove Acer ScreenSaver?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.0.5.0511	4.17%
1.0.4.0511	1.60%
1.0.3.0311	3.47%
1.0.3.0303	15.28%
1.0.2.0311	6.53%
1.0.1.0603	0.69%
1.0.1.0512	0.07%
1.0.1.0511	0.49%
1.0.1.0305	1.04%
1.0.0.0610	0.63%
1.0.0.0512	0.35%
1.0.0.0511	0.28%
1.0.0.0507	3.33%
1.0.0.0304	1.46%
1.0.0.0303	2.36%
1.0.0.0226	28.75%
1.0.0	10.49%

Other programs by Acer

• Acer ScreenSaver
• Acer Screen Grasp
• Acer eRecovery Management
• Acer Power Management
• Acer Updater
• Acer Recovery Management
• Acer Registration
• Acer ePower Management
• Acer Portal
• Acer Quick Access
• Acer Launch Manager
• Acer Care Center
• Acer Explorer Agent
• Acer Video Player
• Acer User Experience Improvement Program Framework
• Acer User Experience Improvement Program App Monitor Plugin
• Acer Remote Files
• Acer Device Fast-lane
• Acer UEIP Framework
• Acer Instant Update Service
• Acer VCM
• Acer GridVista
• Acer Media
• Acer Docs
• Acer Photo
• Acer Mobility Center Plug-In
• Acer System Information
• Acer USB Charge Manager
• Acer Empowering Technology
• Acer Touch Tools
• Acer PowerSmart Manager
• Acer Assist
• Acer eLock Management
• Acer ePresentation Management
• Acer Theft Shield
• Acer Remote
• Acer Tour
• Acer Product Registration
• Acer Collection
• Acer UEIP App Monitor Plugin
• Acer HomeMedia Connect
• Acer Arcade Live Main Page
• Acer DVDivine
• Acer HomeMedia
• Acer SlideShow DVD
• Acer DV Magician
• Acer Drive
• Acer VideoMagician
• Acer ePerformance Management
• Acer Crystal Eye Webcam

Rankings

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• #6,226 RegHunter by Enigma Software Group
• #6,227 NVIDIA PhysX-Systemsoftware 9.13.0604
• #6,228 Acer ScreenSaver
• #6,229 Intel Network Connections 15.7.176.0
• #6,230 Babylon
• #6,232 Linksys Connect
• #6,233 ETDWare X64 11.7.5.5_WHQL by ELAN Microelectronic

from Acer Incorporated

Acer ScreenSaver is pre-installed with various Acer laptops. This program is a branded screen-saver for Acer-brand computers that displays an animated Acer logo.

The most common release is 1.0.0.0226, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named run_Acer.exe. The setup package generally installs about 26 files and is usually about 3.07 MB (3,223,403 bytes).

URL: www.acer.com

Installation folder: C:\windows\screensavers\acer

Uninstaller: C:\Windows\Screensavers\Acer\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 3.07 MB

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 Acer ScreenSaver, 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 Acer ScreenSaver.

OS VERSIONS Win Vista (SP2) 42% Win XP 1%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 27% Keep it 73%

GLOBAL RANK #6,228

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	24.63%
Germany	11.28%
United Kingdom	11.02%
France	7.45%
Italy	7.45%
Spain	4.15%
Canada	3.63%
Belgium	2.59%
Norway	2.14%
Netherlands	2.14%
Sweden	1.81%
Australia	1.56%
Finland	1.56%
Taiwan	1.17%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Acer is a Taiwanese hardware and electronics corporation whose products include desktop and laptop computer PCs, tablet computers, servers, storage devices, displays, smartphones and peripherals.

Publisher URL: www.acer.com

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