Should I remove Hitachi Backup?

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Version	Distribution
1.0.5.59	100.00%

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from Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

Remove Hitachi Backup 1.0.5.59

Hitachi Backup 1.0.5.59 is a program developed by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. 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 software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 3.5 MB (3,668,480 bytes). hitachiupdater.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 64% of users of Hitachi Backup come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hitachi\hitachi backup\resources\assets\images

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{4A475538-D426-4EB0-8F10-E95F3DB875D1}

Estimated size: 3.5 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Hitachi Backup 1.0.5.59, 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 Hitachi Backup.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 73% Win XP 3%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	64.21%
United Kingdom	9.47%
Canada	5.26%
Australia	4.21%
Taiwan	4.21%
Brazil	2.11%
Netherlands	2.11%
Colombia	1.05%
Greece	1.05%
Indonesia	1.05%
Israel	1.05%
Japan	1.05%
PR	1.05%
Paraguay	1.05%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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