Should I remove Fitbit?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #17,097
United States Rank #9,044
Reach 0.0147%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 229.44 days
811.72 days >
Average installed length: 426.50 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.0.8 |
100.00% |
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Fitbit v2.1.0.8
from Fitbit, Inc.
Overview
Fitbit v2.1.0.8 is a program developed by Fitbit. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is fitbit-tray.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 11.15 MB (11,690,914 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 93% of users of Fitbit come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.fitbit.com
Help link: www.fitbit.com/contact
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Fitbit\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Fitbit\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 11.15 MB
Files installed by Fitbit v2.1.0.8
| Program executable: | fitbit-tray.exe |
| Name: | Fitbit Desktop Suite |
| Fitbit Service Manager |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\fitbit\fitbit-tray.exe |
| MD5: | 93e62e73a0938825a61a337a759246b9 |
Additional files:
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fitbit.exe - Fitbit Desktop Suite (Fitbit Data Uploader)
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FitbitHelper.dll - Fitbit Helper
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Fitbit-Uploader-For-Windows-2.1.0.8.exe - Fitbit Data Uploader (Fitbit Data Uploader installer)
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HostManagerResources.dll - Fitbit Service Manager
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HostServiceResources.dll
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DSI_CP210xManufacturing_3_1.dll (by Silicon Laboratories) - Silicon Laboratories CP210x (CP210x Manufacturing Interface DLL)
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DSI_SiUSBXp_3_1.dll (by Silicon Laboratories) - Silicon Laboratories USBXpress (SiUSBXp)
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fitbit-restart.exe
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fitbit-restart64.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- fitbit.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FBBBFF9A-AA67-4112-9399-DCCB8BF95532}' (runs on registration).
- fitbit-tray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E20B7A6F-BFF6-4620-B939-EEA2F9007CC6}' (runs on registration).
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6D2EB6DE-AA74-4FA0-BEAD-3D68F80FED6A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- fitbit.exe runs as a service named 'Fitbit Data Uploader' (Fitbit) "Uploads your Fitbit's data to Fitbit.com in the background".
Startup File (User Run)
- fitbit-tray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Fitbit Service Monitor' and executes as C:\Program Files\Fitbit\fitbit-tray.exe.
How do I remove Fitbit?
You can uninstall Fitbit 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 Fitbit v2.1.0.8, 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 Fitbit.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
73.36% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.49% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.34% |
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| Windows XP |
3.81% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
51.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.54% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.32% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.97% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.23% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.83% |
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Geography
92.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.67% |
| Canada |
1.72% |
| United Kingdom |
0.86% |
| Australia |
0.65% |
| Spain |
0.65% |
| Germany |
0.43% |
| France |
0.43% |
| Croatia |
0.43% |
| Norway |
0.43% |
| China |
0.22% |
| Costa Rica |
0.22% |
| India |
0.22% |
| Italy |
0.22% |
| Kuwait |
0.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
33.82% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
30.88% |
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| Toshiba |
10.29% |
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| Acer |
7.35% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.37% |
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| ASUS |
5.39% |
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| Samsung |
1.96% |
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| Intel |
1.47% |
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| Lenovo |
0.98% |
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| Sony |
0.98% |
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| Alienware |
0.49% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.16% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 8100 |
3.40% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
3.40% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.72% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.04% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.04% |
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