Should I remove FreeFileSync?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #24,398
United States Rank #26,503
Reach 0.0074%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 36.67 days
760.97 days >
Average installed length: 399.83 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.18 |
100.00% |
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FreeFileSync 5.18
from ZenJu
What is FreeFileSync?
Some versions use the OpenCandy software library to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.
About (from ZenJu)
FreeFileSync is a folder comparison and synchronization tool providing highly optimized performance and usability without a needlessly complex user interface. FreeFileSync is a free Open Source software that helps you synchronize files and synchronize folders for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It is designed to save your... Read more
Overview
FreeFileSync 5.18 is a software program developed by ZenJu. 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 primary executable is named freefilesync.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 23.5 MB (24,645,652 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 36% of users of FreeFileSync come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
FreeFileSync has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: sourceforge.net/projects/freefilesync
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\freefilesync
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FreeFileSync\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 23.5 MB
Files installed by FreeFileSync 5.18
| Program executable: | freefilesync.exe |
| Name: | FreeFileSync |
| Folder Comparison and Synchronization |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\freefilesync\freefilesync.exe |
| MD5: | 102863e6408bdddbeb86ac58b0d1ef35 |
Additional files:
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RealtimeSync.exe (by http://freefilesync.sourceforge.net) - RealtimeSync (Real-time Command Line Launcher)
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uninstall.exe - FreeFileSync (Folder Comparison and Synchronization)
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FileOperation_Win32.dll
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FileOperation_x64.dll
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mingwm10.dll
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Shadow_Server2003_Win32.dll
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Shadow_Server2003_x64.dll
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Shadow_XP_Win32.dll
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Shadow_XP_x64.dll
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Taskbar7_Win32.dll
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Taskbar7_x64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- RealtimeSync.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Syncs'.
- FreeFileSync.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Synkning' (runs daily at 09:20).
How do I remove FreeFileSync?
You can uninstall FreeFileSync 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 FreeFileSync 5.18, 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 FreeFileSync.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #24,398
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.52% |
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| Windows XP |
6.21% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.76% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.90% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
22.07% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.28% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.21% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.14% |
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Geography
35.80% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
35.80% |
| Germany |
14.20% |
| Italy |
6.17% |
| United Kingdom |
5.56% |
| Canada |
4.32% |
| Taiwan |
3.70% |
| Belgium |
3.09% |
| France |
2.47% |
| Australia |
2.47% |
| Japan |
1.85% |
| Netherlands |
1.85% |
| Brazil |
1.23% |
| Thailand |
1.23% |
| Switzerland |
1.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.73% |
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| Dell |
27.03% |
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| Acer |
10.81% |
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| ASUS |
6.76% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.76% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.76% |
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| Toshiba |
4.05% |
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| Intel |
2.70% |
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| Lenovo |
2.70% |
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| Medion |
2.70% |
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Common models |
| Dell XPS 8300 |
2.97% |
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| HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
1.98% |
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| HP ENVY dv7 Notebook PC |
1.98% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L850 |
1.98% |
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| HP Compaq dc7900 Small Fo... |
0.99% |
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| HP Compaq 6200 Pro SFF PC |
0.99% |
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