Should I remove EarthDesk?

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.2.2.3	7.35%
5.2.1.0	41.18%
5.2.0.7	13.24%
5.1.1.10	2.94%
5.1.0.0	2.94%
5.0.6.0	13.24%
5.0.1.0	8.82%
5.0.0.1	1.47%
5.0.0.0	4.41%
4.6.0.0	2.94%
4.5.2.0	1.47%

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from Xeric Design, Ltd.

Remove EarthDesk by Xeric Design

EarthDesk replaces your static wallpaper with a high-resolution rendered image of Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination as well as real-time cloud coverage. Many different options are available for configuring the map image.

EarthDesk is a software program developed by Xeric Design. The most common release is 5.2.1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The primary executable is named earthdesk.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 21.02 MB (22,038,300 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 46% of users of EarthDesk come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Spain.

URL: www.xericdesign.com/earthdesk.php

Help link: mailto:[email protected]

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\XericDesign\EarthDesk\

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\XericDesign\EarthDesk\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 21.02 MB

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 EarthDesk, 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 EarthDesk.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 57% Win Vista (SP2) 3%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	46.15%
United Kingdom	8.97%
Spain	3.85%
Italy	3.85%
France	2.56%
Canada	2.56%
Czech Republic	2.56%
Germany	2.56%
Greece	2.56%
Australia	1.28%
DK	1.28%
Kuwait	1.28%
Latvia	1.28%
Mexico	1.28%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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