DELL OSD
Overview
DELL OSD is a software program developed by Dell. The most common release is 1.1.4, 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. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 2.19 MB (2,293,532 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 69% of users of DELL OSD come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.DELL.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DELL\DELL OSD\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{4DEB8274-1610-4AFA-A226-4A9EEC0A24F0}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.19 MB
Files installed by DELL OSD
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CalibrationTool.exe - TestDispChangedEvent
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OSD7Service.exe - Dell OSD
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OSD7.exe - OSD7
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- OSD7Service.exe runs as a service named 'DELL OSD' (DELLOSD) "Dell OSD events host.".
How do I remove DELL OSD?
You can uninstall DELL OSD 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 DELL OSD, 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 DELL OSD.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 76%
Win 10 24%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.09% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
71.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.89% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
8.89% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.44% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
2.22% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
2.22% |
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Geography
69.23% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.23% |
| France |
6.15% |
| United Kingdom |
6.15% |
| Brazil |
4.62% |
| Thailand |
3.08% |
| Italy |
3.08% |
| Sweden |
1.54% |
| Israel |
1.54% |
| Canada |
1.54% |
| Czech Republic |
1.54% |
| Poland |
1.54% |
About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com