Should I remove Folder Size for Windows 64-bit?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.5	94.94%
2.4	5.06%

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Remove Folder Size for Windows (64-bit) by Brio

Folder Size for Windows 64-bit is a software program developed by Brio. The most common release is 2.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 2 files. 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 44% of users of Folder Size for Windows 64-bit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.

Help link: foldersize.sourceforge.net

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\foldersize

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F24FF688-7138-4CCF-A83F-71E9FB01170E}

Language: English (United States)

foldersizesvc.exe
Memory:	1.33 MB	21.09 MB average

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 Folder Size for Windows (64-bit), 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 Folder Size for Windows 64-bit.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 80% Win 7 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 1% Keep it 99%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	43.89%
Germany	12.87%
Canada	4.62%
United Kingdom	4.29%
Italy	4.29%
Spain	2.64%
France	2.64%
Japan	2.64%
Netherlands	2.31%
Australia	1.65%
Belgium	1.32%
DK	1.32%
India	1.32%
Norway	1.32%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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