Should I remove Driver Sweeper?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.9.0 |
100.00% |
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Driver Sweeper Version 2.9.0
from Phyxion.net
What is Driver Sweeper?
Some versions use the OpenCandy software library to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.
About (from Phyxion.net)
Driver Sweeper is the complete device and driver solution for your PC that can manage and monitor your devices and their drivers. You can install and uninstall drivers with Driver Sweeper, including the ability to backup, restore and download drivers with ease. Furthermore, you can disable, enable and restart devices w... Read more
Overview
Driver Sweeper Version 2.9.0 is a program developed by Phyxion.net. The main program executable is Driver Sweeper.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 13.07 MB (13,704,788 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 56% of users of Driver Sweeper come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Iran.
Driver Sweeper has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.phyxion.net
Installation folder: C:\DriverSweeper\Driver Sweeper\
Uninstaller: "C:\DriverSweeper\Driver Sweeper\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 13.07 MB
Files installed by Driver Sweeper Version 2.9.0
| Program executable: | Driver Sweeper.exe |
| Name: | Driver Sweeper |
| Path: | C:\DriverSweeper\Driver Sweeper\Driver Sweeper.exe |
| MD5: | 7221d75963bff7600671771024694552 |
Additional files:
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Driver Sweeper.exe - Driver Sweeper
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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~WebUpdateHelper.exe (by Microsoft) - WinUpdateHelper
How do I remove Driver Sweeper?
You can uninstall Driver Sweeper 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 Driver Sweeper Version 2.9.0, 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 Driver Sweeper.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 7 7%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
56.10%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.07% |
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| Windows XP |
25.93% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.04% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.93% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.81% |
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Geography
56.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.10% |
| Germany |
12.20% |
| Iran |
7.32% |
| Canada |
4.88% |
| Slovenia |
2.44% |
| South Africa |
2.44% |
| France |
2.44% |
| Sweden |
2.44% |
| Indonesia |
2.44% |
| BA |
2.44% |
| Turkey |
2.44% |
| United Kingdom |
2.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
15.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
15.00% |
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| Toshiba |
10.00% |
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| Acer |
10.00% |
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| Lenovo |
5.00% |
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| Intel |
5.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.00% |
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| Alienware |
5.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.00% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK G73Jh |
11.76% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L550 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
5.88% |
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| ASUSTeK CG1330 |
5.88% |
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| Alienware Aurora |
5.88% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7345 |
5.88% |
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