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Should I remove Dell DataSafe?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
United States Rank #34,287
Reach 0.0013%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.00.0000 80.77%
1.00.0000 19.23%

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Dell DataSafe

What is Dell DataSafe?  (from Dell)

Dell DataSafe Online helps protect your music, photos and other important files by placing backup copies on a secure storage site using your internet connection. For your security all data is encrypted and compressed before ever leaving your computer.

Overview

Dell DataSafe is a software program developed by Dell. The most common release is 2.00.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named dscstart.exe. The setup package is about 58.75 MB (61,607,538 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows XP. While about 87% of users of Dell DataSafe come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Belgium.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: support.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Dell\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{DF68383B-A940-4ABD-87FF-1D969F2B938B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 58.75 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Dell DataSafe

Program executable:dscstart.exe
Path:C:\Dell\dscstart.exe
MD5:b8206926eeae2b8b214e0501d88867aa

How do I remove Dell DataSafe?

You can uninstall Dell DataSafe from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Dell DataSafe, 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 Dell DataSafe.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
 
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 65%
Win XP 4%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 65.38%
Windows XP 19.23%
Windows 7 11.54%
Windows 10 3.85%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 44.00%
Windows Vista Ultimate 16.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 16.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 8.00%
Windows 10 Pro 4.00%
Windows Vista Business 4.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

87.18% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 87.18%
  United Kingdom 5.13%
  Belgium 2.56%
  France 2.56%
  Australia 2.56%

About Dell

Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com

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