Dell DataSafe Online
What is Dell DataSafe Online? (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. Dell DataSafe Online offers automatic backup daily, weekly, or month... Read more
Overview
Dell DataSafe Online is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 2.1.19634, 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. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 programs's main executable is NOBuClient.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 3.77 MB of memory. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 6.43 MB (6,738,553 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 79% of users of Dell DataSafe Online come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Note: This program has often been considered as bloatware by some users as it is bundled on various manufacturer's new PCs. (Because this might be considered bloatware does not mean the software is bad or harmful, if you use it regularly its worthwhile to have. However, bloatware typically means the program is optional and was simply pre-installed but is not required and can be removed.) Some quick tips to be aware of:
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Dell PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
URL: www.delldatasafe.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Datasafe Online\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7EC66A95-AC2D-4127-940B-0445A526AB2F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.43 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Dell DataSafe Online
| Program executable: | NOBuClient.exe |
| Name: | Dell DataSafe Online |
| Dell DataSafe Online Service |
| Signed by: | Symantec Corporation |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Datasafe Online\NOBuClient.exe |
| MD5: | ebe1962dc5eefc13d20543013a891abc |
Additional files:
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BuEng.dll (by SwapDrive) - Backup.com Online Backup (SwapDrive Backup Engine LoopingBackup)
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NOBuAgent.exe - Dell DataSafe Online (Dell DataSafe Online Service)
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NOBuClient.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- NOBuClient.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1CED9E05-42BF-4248-BCF4-2C6C5B081B1A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- NOBuAgent.exe runs as a service named 'Dell DataSafe Online' (NOBU) "Provides online file and data backup.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- NOBuClient.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Dell DataSafe Online' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\Dell Datasafe Online\NOBuClient.exe.
Network connections
- NOBuAgent.exe connects to pele.backup.com (63.245.197.61 port 80).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| NOBuClient.exe |
| Memory: | 3.77 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003543114% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00019224% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00016207% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 154,897 | |
| Switches/sec: | 2 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 2 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 3 Bytes | |
| NOBuAgent.exe |
| Memory: | 7.08 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0002168264% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00013934% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00007749% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 484,509 | |
| Switches/sec: | 5 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 66.38 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 3.08 KB | |
How do I remove Dell DataSafe Online?
You can uninstall Dell DataSafe Online 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 Online, 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 Online.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 90%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
91.04% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.69% |
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| Windows XP |
0.19% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
77.27% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.10% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.47% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.79% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.65% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
0.90% |
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Geography
79.08% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.08% |
| United Kingdom |
3.67% |
| Australia |
1.96% |
| Canada |
1.61% |
| India |
1.52% |
| France |
1.29% |
| Germany |
1.18% |
| Brazil |
0.84% |
| Netherlands |
0.82% |
| Japan |
0.69% |
| Malaysia |
0.55% |
| Mexico |
0.48% |
| Belgium |
0.35% |
| Hong Kong |
0.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
99.41% |
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| Alienware |
0.54% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.03% |
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| ASUS |
0.02% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
9.86% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5050 |
7.20% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
6.57% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
5.91% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
5.57% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
4.80% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com