Should I remove LaCie Desktop Manager?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.4.1.84	100.00%

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from LaCie

Remove LaCie Desktop Manager 1.4.1.84

LaCie Desktop Manager unlocks the full potential of your LaCie hard drive. It will allow you to see advanced information on your drive and to configure Eco Mode. LaCie Desktop Manager is not compatible with all LaCie devices. Only compatible LaCie devices will appear in LaCie Desktop Manager.

LaCie Desktop Manager 1.4.1.84 is a software program developed by LaCie. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 primary executable is named laciedesktopmanager.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 12.79 MB (13,406,937 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 28% of users of LaCie Desktop Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Belgium.

URL: manuals.lacie.com/en/manuals/rikiki-usb3/lacie-desktop-manager

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\LaCie\Desktop Manager\

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\LaCie\Desktop Manager\unins000.exe"

Estimated size: 12.79 MB

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 LaCie Desktop Manager 1.4.1.84, 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 LaCie Desktop Manager.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 53% Win 7 3%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	28.05%
France	15.85%
Belgium	8.54%
Italy	8.54%
Switzerland	7.32%
United Kingdom	7.32%
Japan	4.88%
Sweden	3.66%
Netherlands	3.66%
Australia	2.44%
IS	2.44%
Thailand	1.22%
Finland	1.22%
Mexico	1.22%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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