Should I remove LightsOut Client?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
21% remove it79% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #41,631
Reach 0.0022%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.5.3.1819 |
13.64% |
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| 1.5.3.1805 |
4.55% |
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| 1.5.3.1803 |
13.64% |
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| 1.5.2.1737 |
9.09% |
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| 1.5.1.1555 |
11.36% |
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| 1.0.4.1212 |
4.55% |
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| 0.8.2.234 |
4.55% |
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| 0.8.2.232 |
4.55% |
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LightsOut Client
from AxoNet Software GmbH
Overview
LightsOut Client is a software program developed by AxoNet Software GmbH. The most common release is 1.5.3.1819, with over 39% 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 primary executable is named LightsOutClientService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 50 files and is usually about 19.78 MB (20,739,198 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 54% of users of LightsOut Client come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Japan.
Program details
Help link: forum.home-server-blog.de/viewforum.php?f=37
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windows Home Server
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{423B38F7-9BB6-4551-BA29-F322EA8B707D}\LightsOutClientInstall.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 19.78 MB
Files installed by LightsOut Client
| Program executable: | LightsOutClientService.exe |
| Name: | LightsOutClientService |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Windows Home Server\LightsOutClientService.exe |
| MD5: | 57c6b312bc989f89b2281632a09ed1bb |
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- LightsOutClientService.exe runs as a service named 'LightsOut Client Dienst' (LoClntService) "Weckt den Server nach Start oder Standby".
How do I remove LightsOut Client?
You can uninstall LightsOut Client 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 LightsOut Client, 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 LightsOut Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 77%
Win XP 2%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 21%
Keep it 79%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
77.27% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.91% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.55% |
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| Windows XP |
2.27% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.82% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.91% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
4.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.55% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.27% |
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Geography
53.70% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
53.70% |
| United States |
29.63% |
| Japan |
7.41% |
| Canada |
3.70% |
| Brazil |
1.85% |
| Belgium |
1.85% |
| Italy |
1.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
29.73% |
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| Dell |
13.51% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.81% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.81% |
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| ASUS |
8.11% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.11% |
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| Sony |
5.41% |
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| Samsung |
2.70% |
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| Intel |
2.70% |
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| Apple |
2.70% |
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| MSI |
2.70% |
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| Medion |
2.70% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire 8735 |
5.88% |
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| ASUSTeK K72Jr |
5.88% |
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| Acer Aspire M7721 |
2.94% |
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| Acer Aspire M5711 |
2.94% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote TJ6... |
2.94% |
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| Micro-Star MS-1688 |
2.94% |
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