Should I remove Fitbit Connect?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.2.7038	0.02%
2.0.2.7030	0.04%
2.0.2.6982	0.17%
2.0.2.6954	0.03%
2.0.1.6802	0.41%
2.0.1.6782	1.69%
2.0.1.6742	11.11%
2.0.0.6630	8.16%
2.0.0.6598	3.17%
2.0.0.6518	5.40%
2.0.0.6512	18.15%
2.0.0.6458	0.01%
2.0.0.6413	0.23%
1.0.3.5512	2.13%
1.0.3.5511	19.70%
1.0.1.5127	9.15%
1.0.0.4065	3.94%
1.0.0.4022	0.28%
1.0.0.2578	13.18%
1.0.0.2292	2.76%
1.0.0.2207	0.24%
1.0.0.2190	0.03%
1.0.0.1967	0.02%

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from Fitbit, Inc.

Fitbit Connect is a program developed by Fitbit. The most used version is 1.0.3.5511, 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. 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 programs's main executable is fitbit connect.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 1.41 MB of memory. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 4.01 MB (4,209,336 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 82% of users of Fitbit Connect come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.

URL: www.fitbit.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fitbit connect

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Fitbit Connect\uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 4.01 MB

• FitbitConnectService.exe connects to 174.36.2.94-static.reverse.softlayer.com (174.36.2.94 port 80).

fitbit connect.exe
Memory:	1.41 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0003947981%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00032756%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00006723%	0.015104% average
Switches/sec:	10	70 average
I/O reads/min:	24 Bytes	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	0 Bytes	105.02 KB average
fitbitconnectservice.exe
Memory:	3.17 MB
Total CPU:	0.0000302881%
Kernel CPU:	0.00001820%
User CPU:	0.00001208%

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 Fitbit Connect, 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 Fitbit Connect.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 50% Win 7 0%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	82.46%
Canada	3.46%
United Kingdom	3.10%
Australia	2.78%
Germany	1.42%
France	1.28%
Italy	0.75%
Norway	0.33%
Spain	0.33%
New Zealand	0.29%
Switzerland	0.28%
Netherlands	0.25%
Sweden	0.24%
Belgium	0.20%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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