Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software
What is Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software? (from Dell)
Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 is a backup application installed on Dell Inspiron, Studio and XPS computers as of April 22, 2009.
Unlike previous versions of Dell's system protection software, Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 is able to restore a Dell computer to the original factory-installed configuration without... Read more
Overview
Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 9.4.60, 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. The programs's main executable is dsupd.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 16.02 MB of memory. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 1.37 MB (1,436,778 bytes). DSUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 76% of users of Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=266281
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informat
Estimated size: 1.37 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software
| Program executable: | dsupd.exe |
| Name: | DataSafe Update Launcher |
| Signed by: | Dell Inc |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\dell datasafe local backup\components\dsupdate\dsupd.exe |
| MD5: | 09890a2f032b138a74b5df2c1233fb1d |
| DataSafe Update Launcher is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found. |
Additional files:
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DSUpdate.exe - DSUpdate Client (Update Client for Dell DataSafe Local Backup)
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hstart.exe - hstart (Hidden Start)
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SPUpdate.exe (by SoftThinks - Dell) - SPUpdate (SoftThinks Update Tool)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- hstart.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DSUpdateLauncher' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\hstart.exe" /NOCONSOLE "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\DSUpdXP.exe".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run Once)
- hstart.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DSUpdateLauncher' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\hstart.exe" /NOCONSOLE /D="C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate" /RUNAS "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Loca.
- DSUpdate.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '"C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\DSUpdate.exe"' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\DSUpdate\DSUpdate.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| dsupd.exe |
| Memory: | 16.02 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0004601568% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00027055% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00018961% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 18,261 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 481 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 3 Bytes | |
How do I remove Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software?
You can uninstall Dell DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software 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 DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software, 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 DataSafe Local Backup - Support Software.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #851
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
87.22% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.72% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.75% |
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| Windows XP |
0.30% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
78.02% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.69% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.62% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.66% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.84% |
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Geography
75.72% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.72% |
| United Kingdom |
5.63% |
| Canada |
3.00% |
| Germany |
1.77% |
| France |
1.30% |
| Brazil |
1.17% |
| Netherlands |
0.98% |
| Australia |
0.96% |
| India |
0.95% |
| Israel |
0.53% |
| Japan |
0.52% |
| Mexico |
0.48% |
| Belgium |
0.36% |
| Italy |
0.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
99.20% |
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| Alienware |
0.65% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.07% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.04% |
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| Sahara |
0.04% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
11.55% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
8.50% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
7.57% |
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| Dell Inspiron 560 |
5.19% |
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| Dell Inspiron 580 |
4.47% |
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| Dell Inspiron N7010 |
3.77% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com