Should I remove DeskAlerts?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
43% remove it57% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.1.5.29 |
14.29% |
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| 6.0.10.29 |
14.29% |
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| 6.0.10.11 |
14.29% |
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| 5.1.5.51 |
14.29% |
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| 5.1.1.31 |
14.29% |
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| 4.3.6.28 |
14.29% |
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| 4.2.6.22 |
14.29% |
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DeskAlerts
from Softomate, LLC
What is DeskAlerts? (from Softomate)
DeskAlerts is a one-way instant desktop alert notification system that combines ease of use with comprehensive security, tracking, and customization options for fail-safe communications. DeskAlerts allows you to send instant alerts to specified recipients in the form of a pop-up window which requires a user response an... Read more
Overview
DeskAlerts is a program developed by Softomate. The most used version is 7.1.5.29, 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. The main program executable is deskalerts.exe. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 1.66 MB (1,743,872 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 81% of users of DeskAlerts come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Greece.
- Installs a Windows Service
Program details
URL: www.softomate.com/products/deskalerts
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\deskalerts
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{89FAA631-E77E-4EE8-84AE-E075FD91778D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.66 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by DeskAlerts
| Program executable: | deskalerts.exe |
| Name: | DeskAlerts |
| DeskAlerts Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\deskalerts\deskalerts.exe |
| MD5: | ad8f4d427090c19e7a8a9526c1c54038 |
Additional files:
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deskalerts.dll - DeskAlerts (DeskAlerts Main Module)
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deskalertsservice.exe - DeskAlerts Windows Service
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xcpy.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- deskalertsservice.exe runs as a service named 'DeskAlerts_Service' (DeskAlerts_Service).
How do I remove DeskAlerts?
You can uninstall DeskAlerts 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 DeskAlerts, 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 DeskAlerts.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 10 14%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 43%
Keep it 57%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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| Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
28.57% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional N |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
81.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.25% |
| Belgium |
6.25% |
| Greece |
6.25% |
| Saudi Arabia |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
42.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| Lenovo |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E7440 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Latitude E6330 |
14.29% |
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| Acer Aspire 8940G |
14.29% |
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| LENOVO 4236MBL |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
14.29% |
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| HP Compaq 6200 Pro SFF PC |
14.29% |
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