Should I remove Becloud PC Backup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #45,054
Reach 0.0019%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.24.2.360 |
43.24% |
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2.18.1.235 |
54.05% |
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2.16.0.215 |
2.70% |
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Becloud PC Backup
from Belgacom
Overview
Becloud PC Backup is a software program developed by Belgacom. The most common release is 2.18.1.235, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 39.44 MB (41,355,382 bytes). 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 76% of users of Becloud PC Backup come from Belgium, it is also popular in the United States and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: belgacom.be
Help link: becloudpcbackup.belgacom.be
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Becloud PC Backup\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D5C74A37-B40B-C6A7-1D5E-25FDCA5A7ED7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 39.44 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Becloud PC Backup
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backup.dll - Becloud PC Backup (Becloud PC Backup Service)
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Belgacombackup.exe - Becloud PC Backup Service bootstrapper
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Belgacomconf.exe - Becloud PC Backup Settings-hulpprogramma
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Belgacomshell.dll - Becloud PC Backup Shell extensies
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Belgacomstat.exe - Becloud PC Backup Status toepassing
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oem.dll - Becloud PC Backup Bronbibliotheek
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horizon-api.dll (by VMware, Inc) - Horizon C API
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- Belgacomshell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Belgacom' with a class of {31627e49-c8ed-bfca-574f-594038bd90f8}.
Service
- Belgacombackup.exe runs as a service named 'Becloud PC Backup' (Belgacombackup) "Hiermee maakt u een back-up van bestanden op de Becloud PC Backup-servers. STOP deze service NIET.".
How do I remove Becloud PC Backup?
You can uninstall Becloud PC Backup 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 Becloud PC Backup, 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 Becloud PC Backup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win XP 8%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
72.97% |
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Windows 10 |
18.92% |
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Windows XP |
8.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
27.03% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.81% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.81% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.11% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
2.70% |
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Geography
75.61% of installs come from Belgium
Which countries install it?
Belgium |
75.61% |
United States |
12.20% |
Netherlands |
4.88% |
Russia |
2.44% |
UZ |
2.44% |
Poland |
2.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
25.81% |
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Toshiba |
12.90% |
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ASUS |
12.90% |
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Dell |
9.68% |
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Sony |
9.68% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.45% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
6.45% |
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Medion |
6.45% |
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Lenovo |
3.23% |
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MSI |
3.23% |
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American Megatrends |
3.23% |
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Common models |
Sony VPCL11S1E |
5.88% |
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Acer Aspire 7740 |
5.88% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE M50D-A |
5.88% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750 |
2.94% |
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TOSHIBA QOSMIO X870 |
2.94% |
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Sony VPCF22M1E |
2.94% |
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