Should I remove MCW Backup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #46,719
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.30.0.473 |
11.11% |
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2.28.2.432 |
22.22% |
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2.28.0.421 |
11.11% |
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2.26.7.405 |
11.11% |
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2.24.2.360 |
11.11% |
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2.22.0.313 |
22.22% |
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2.18.4.250 |
11.11% |
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Other programs by My Computer Works
MCW Backup
from My Computer Works
Overview
MCW Backup is a program developed by My Computer Works. The most used version is 2.28.2.432, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 200.13 MB (209,846,287 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.mycomputerworks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MCW Backup\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{054A26D0-1C00-092B-50C4-FDC2C250D12E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 200.13 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by MCW Backup
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backup.dll - My Computer Works Data Backup Service
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mcwbbackup.exe - My Computer Works Data Backup Service bootstrapper
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mcwbconf.exe - My Computer Works Data Backup Settings Utility
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mcwbshell.dll - My Computer Works Data Backup Shell Extensions
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mcwbstat.exe - My Computer Works Data Backup Status Application
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oem.dll - My Computer Works Data Backup Resource Library
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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horizon-api.dll (by VMware, Inc) - Horizon C API
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mcwbutil.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- mcwbshell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'mcwb' with a class of {6a436b9b-e379-0ffc-a40d-dfc71888674b}.
Service
- mcwbbackup.exe runs as a service named 'MCW Backup Backup Service' (mcwbbackup) "Backs up files to the My Computer Works Data Backup servers. Please DO NOT stop this service.".
How do I remove MCW Backup?
You can uninstall MCW Backup 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 MCW Backup, 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 MCW Backup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win Vista (SP2) 11%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
44.44% |
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Windows 10 |
44.44% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
25.00% |
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Toshiba |
12.50% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7640 |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard p7-1414 |
11.11% |
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Dell Vostro 3560 |
11.11% |
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Acer Aspire E5-571 |
11.11% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard p7-1228 |
11.11% |
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