Should I remove Dell System Detect?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
24% remove it76% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #329
United States Rank #224
Reach 1.8299%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.64 days
343.49 days >
Average installed length: 180.48 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.11.0.3 |
0.57% |
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| 8.8.0.1 |
0.30% |
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| 8.5.0.4 |
0.97% |
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| 8.4.0.5 |
1.33% |
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| 8.3.0.8 |
0.74% |
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| 7.11.0.6 |
2.01% |
|
| 7.9.0.10 |
1.59% |
|
| 7.6.0.17 |
2.85% |
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| 7.6.0.4 |
0.71% |
|
| 7.5.0.6 |
0.45% |
|
| 7.4.0.3 |
1.25% |
|
| 7.3.0.6 |
1.07% |
|
| 6.12.0.5 |
2.95% |
|
| 6.12.0.1 |
2.18% |
|
| 6.11.0.2 |
0.36% |
|
| 6.11.0.1 |
0.04% |
|
| 6.7.0.2 |
2.20% |
|
| 6.6.0.2 |
1.75% |
|
| 6.6.0.1 |
1.58% |
|
| 6.5.0.6 |
1.23% |
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| 6.4.0.7 |
0.88% |
|
| 6.3.0.6 |
1.71% |
|
| 6.2.0.5 |
1.74% |
|
| 6.1.0.3 |
1.57% |
|
| 6.0.0.18 |
1.12% |
|
| 6.0.0.14 |
0.99% |
|
| 6.0.0.9 |
0.30% |
|
| 5.14.0.9 |
2.55% |
|
| 5.13.0.1 |
3.57% |
|
| 5.12.0.3 |
3.78% |
|
| 5.12.0.2 |
0.03% |
|
| 5.11.0.3 |
1.14% |
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| 5.11.0.2 |
1.09% |
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| 5.10.0.8 |
2.63% |
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| 5.9.0.5 |
3.38% |
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| 5.8.1.1 |
3.31% |
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| 5.8.0.16 |
0.94% |
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| 5.8.0.15 |
0.04% |
|
| 5.7.0.6 |
4.52% |
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| 5.7.0.5 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.6.0.4 |
2.98% |
|
| 5.5.0.19 |
3.53% |
|
| 5.5.0.18 |
0.05% |
|
| 5.4.0.4 |
12.34% |
|
| 5.3.2.10 |
2.35% |
|
| 5.3.1.5 |
1.29% |
|
| 5.3.0.3 |
0.17% |
|
| 5.2.0.11 |
0.63% |
|
| 5.1.0.41 |
1.02% |
|
| 5.0.2.57 |
2.22% |
|
| 4.1.2.11 |
0.72% |
|
| 54 versions |
Dell System Detect
What is Dell System Detect? (from Dell)
Allowing Dell to collect software usage data, your system service tag and system configuration information on an on-going basis for use and storage in servers that may be outside of your country can enable you to receive software updates and alerts that are specific to your system, as well as customized product informa... Read more
Overview
Dell System Detect is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 5.4.0.4, 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 software installer includes 25 files and is usually about 1.66 MB (1,743,978 bytes). DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Updates.dll 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 65% of users of Dell System Detect come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
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: support.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\local\apps\2.0\poano89n.vgc\m5ybt5ja.dmm\dell..tion_0f612f649c4a10af_0005.0008_b3168e832b13672c
Uninstaller: rundll32.exe dfshim.dll,ShArpMaintain DellSystemDetect.application, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=0f612f649c4a10af, processorArchitecture=msil
Estimated size: 1.66 MB
Files installed by Dell System Detect
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers (Dell System Detect Drivers by Scan)
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DellSystemDetect.DownloadManager.dll - Dell Download Manager
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eSupport.Common.Client.Core.dll - Dell System Detect Core
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DellSystemDetect.Admin.dll (by Dell Inc) - Dell System Detect
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DellSystemDetect.exe
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DellSystemDetect.Localization.dll - Dell System Detect Localization Library
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Uninstaller.exe - Dell System Detect Uninstaller
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eSupport.Common.Client.ISOManager.dll - ISOManager
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Microsoft.Deployment.Compression.Cab.dll (by Outercurve Foundation) - Windows Installer XML
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Microsoft.Deployment.Compression.dll (by Outercurve Foundation)
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DellSystemDetect.Core.dll
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Models.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Scan Model
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Scan.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Scan
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Scan.IC.dll - Dell System Detect Scan IC
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Scan.ValidateScan.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Scan ValidateScan
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DellSystemDetect.Drivers.Updates.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Updates
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DellSystemDetect.ISOManager.dll
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DellSystemDetect.OSInformation.dll - Determines the OS information
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eSupport.Common.Client.Drivers.Models.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Scan Model
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eSupport.Common.Client.Drivers.Scan.dll
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eSupport.Common.Client.Drivers.Scan.ValidateScan.dll (by Dell Computer) - Dell System Detect Drivers Scan ValidateScan
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eSupport.Common.Client.Drivers.Updates.dll - Dell System Detect Drivers Updates
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eSupport.Common.Client.OSInformation.dll (by Dell Computer) - Dell System Detect OS Information
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Newtonsoft.Json.dll (by Newtonsoft) - Json.NET (Json.NET .NET 2.0)
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SupportAssistLite.CookieManager.dll - SupportAssistLite.CookieManager
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- DellSystemDetect.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 2.
Startup File (User Run)
- DellSystemDetect.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'DellSystemDetect' and executes as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Apps\2.0\YZW56WMM.5XB\9O88724H.VKO\dell..tion_831211ca63b981c5_0008.000b_165622fff4cd0fc1\DellSystemDetect.exe 4zZn5oeQk9WMM5ZBt7fsYA==.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DellSystemDetect.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DellSystemDetect' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Apps\2.0\KJRX8W09.6DV\DBHZM3RA.6WM\dell..tion_e30b47f5d4a30e9e_0005.000b_1df8a3cb60a9209e\DellSystemDetect.exe.
How do I remove Dell System Detect?
You can uninstall Dell System Detect 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 System Detect, 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 System Detect.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win 10 0%
|
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 24%
Keep it 76%
|
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
48.87% |
|
| Windows 10 |
44.18% |
|
| Windows Vista |
3.79% |
|
| Windows XP |
3.14% |
|
| Windows Server 2003 |
0.02% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.35% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
14.91% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
11.81% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
10.02% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.97% |
|
| Windows 10 Pro |
7.19% |
|
Geography
64.80% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.80% |
| United Kingdom |
4.42% |
| Canada |
3.08% |
| Germany |
2.60% |
| Brazil |
2.53% |
| India |
2.16% |
| France |
1.97% |
| Australia |
1.30% |
| Italy |
1.29% |
| Netherlands |
1.18% |
| Poland |
0.63% |
| Mexico |
0.60% |
| Belgium |
0.56% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.54% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
91.91% |
|
| Alienware |
5.40% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
1.13% |
|
| Acer |
0.84% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
0.20% |
|
| ASUS |
0.17% |
|
| Lenovo |
0.17% |
|
| Intel |
0.11% |
|
| Toshiba |
0.07% |
|
Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
5.08% |
|
| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
4.45% |
|
| Dell XPS 8700 |
3.47% |
|
| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.75% |
|
| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.74% |
|
| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
2.62% |
|
About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com