Should I remove Dell MD Storage Software?

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Remove Dell MD Storage Software

Dell MD Storage Software is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 4.1.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 42 files and is usually about 614.96 KB (629,724 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 49% of users of Dell MD Storage Software come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Belgium.

URL: www.dell.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Software

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Dell\MD Storage Software\Uninstall Dell MD Storage Software\Uninstall Dell MD Storage Software.exe"

Estimated size: 614.96 KB

jqs.exe
Memory:	1.95 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.2760655738%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.17377049%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.10229508%	0.015104% average
Switches/sec:	47	70 average
I/O reads/min:	13.17 MB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	7.49 KB	105.02 KB average

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 MD Storage 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Dell MD Storage Software.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 59% Win XP 2%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 11% Keep it 89%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	49.09%
France	12.73%
Belgium	3.64%
India	3.64%
Japan	3.64%
Israel	3.64%
United Kingdom	3.64%
Singapore	1.82%
Brazil	1.82%
Taiwan	1.82%
Dominican Republic	1.82%
Norway	1.82%
Switzerland	1.82%
Greece	1.82%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.

Publisher URL: www.dell.com

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