Should I remove Lenovo Quick Start?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.10.21	7.41%
2.0.10.16	0.62%
2.0.10.11	30.86%
2.0.10.10	8.64%
2.0.10.5	1.23%
1.1.8.18	3.09%
1.1.8.15	25.93%
1.1.8.8	1.23%
1.1.8.7	3.09%
1.1.8.4	6.17%
1.0.17.8	0.62%
1.0.17.5	1.23%
1.0.16.3	1.85%
1.0.15.0	0.62%
1.0.8.2	1.85%
1.0.8.1	1.23%
1.0.4.1	2.47%
1.0.0.0	1.85%

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from DeviceVM Inc.

Remove Lenovo Quick Start by DeviceVM

Lenovo Quick Start is a software program developed by DeviceVM. The most common release is 2.0.10.11, 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 programs's main executable is DVMExportService.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 816 KB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 669.16 KB (685,224 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 23% of users of Lenovo Quick Start come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Israel.

Displayed publisher: DeviceVM, Inc.

URL: www.devicevm.com

Installation folder: C:\QSTART.SYS\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{357B11ED-5417-4CF3-8EB2-386299BC30E0}

Estimated size: 669.16 KB

DVMExportService.exe
Memory:	816 KB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000738810%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00005687%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00001701%	0.015104% 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 Lenovo Quick Start, 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 Lenovo Quick Start.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 64% Win 10 3%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 47% Keep it 53%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	22.73%
Germany	18.75%
Israel	3.98%
Philippines	3.98%
Czech Republic	3.98%
Mexico	2.84%
Hong Kong	2.84%
Singapore	2.84%
Austria	2.27%
Poland	2.27%
Australia	1.70%
Russia	1.70%
Argentina	1.70%
Indonesia	1.70%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Splashtop's (used to be known as DeviceVM) first product, named Splashtop OS, is an ‘instant-on’ Linux-based computing platform designed for fast, efficient computing.

Publisher URL: www.splashtop.com

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