Should I remove BlackArmor Backup?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
12.1.9823	26.77%
12.1.9819	25.76%
12.1.9817	15.66%
12.1.9801	0.51%
12.1.9800	1.01%
12.1.9799	2.53%
12.1.9798	18.69%
12.1.9784	0.51%
12.1.9768	8.59%

Typically installed together

• BlackArmor Discovery

Other programs by Seagate Technology

• BlackArmor Discovery
• SeaTools for Windows
• Seagate Dashboard
• Seagate Manager Installer
• Seagate Dashboard 2.0
• Maxtor Manager
• Seagate DiscWizard
• Seagate Drive Settings Installer
• Seagate File Recovery for Windows 2.0
• Seagate Media Software
• Drive Manager
• FILE RECOVERY for Windows
• Seagate NAS Discovery
• Seagate Replica v3.0.1801.8554
• FreeAgent Pro Tools
• Seagate BlackArmor Backup 2011
• FreeAgent Go Tools
• Maxtor Central Axis Manager
• Seagate Network Assistant
• Seagate FreeAgent Theater PC Software
• Seagate Replica 5.0.7001.11609
• Seagate Suite
• Seagate Manager
• NYL CrystalReports_11_SP2
• Seagate Info 7

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• #20,913 BlackArmor Backup by Seagate Technology
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from Seagate Technology

Remove BlackArmor Backup by Seagate Technology

BlackArmor Backup is a program developed by Seagate Technology. The most used version is 12.1.9823, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 19 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 61% of users of BlackArmor Backup come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Austria.

URL: www.seagate.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Seagate\BlackArmorBackup\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9DF6EC22-733E-4EDC-AC88-54CAD4BF4E7B}

Language: Italian (Italy)

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 BlackArmor 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove BlackArmor Backup.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 68% Win 7 3%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	60.54%
Germany	9.20%
Austria	4.60%
France	3.83%
Netherlands	3.07%
United Kingdom	2.30%
Belgium	1.92%
Canada	1.92%
Italy	1.53%
Brazil	1.15%
Switzerland	1.15%
Australia	1.15%
Greece	1.15%
Finland	0.77%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Seagate is a manufacturer of hard disk drives and has been a leader in the development of the hard disk drives since releasing the first 5.25-inch hard drive.

Publisher URL: www.seagate.com

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