Should I remove DriveSitter Pro?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| v1.6.1.0 |
80.00% |
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| v1.6.0.9 |
20.00% |
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DriveSitter Pro
from Oliver Marr
Overview
DriveSitter Pro is a program developed by Oliver Marr. The most used version is v1.6.1.0, 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 main program executable is drivesitter.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.48 MB (1,548,148 bytes). Update.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 XP. While about 70% of users of DriveSitter Pro come from the United States, it is also popular in Kuwait and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.otwesten.de/drivesitter
Help link: www.otwesten.de/drivesitter/faq.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DriveSitter
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DriveSitter\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.48 MB
Files installed by DriveSitter Pro
| Program executable: | drivesitter.exe |
| Name: | DriveSitter Pro |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\drivesitter\drivesitter.exe |
| MD5: | 6ce8a32ae1a3b12caa1996b3e1922f4f |
Additional files:
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DriveSitterPS.dll - DriveSitter ProxyStub (DriveSitter Proxy-Stub)
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Update.exe - DriveSitter (DriveSitter Internet-Updater)
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Uninstall.exe - Install (Install / Uninstall Wizard)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DriveSitter.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DriveSitter Pro' which loads as "C:\Program Files\DriveSitter\DriveSitter.exe" /autostart.
How do I remove DriveSitter Pro?
You can uninstall DriveSitter Pro 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 DriveSitter Pro, 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 DriveSitter Pro.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win XP 20%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows XP |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.00% |
| Kuwait |
10.00% |
| Germany |
10.00% |
| United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
75.00% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite A105 |
25.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
25.00% |
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| HP Compaq nc4200 (PV983ET... |
25.00% |
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| HP Compaq dx7500 Microtow... |
25.00% |
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