Should I remove MSI Live Update 6?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #5,342
United States Rank #4,101
Reach 0.0921%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.12 days
210.08 days >
Average installed length: 110.38 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.2.0.63 |
0.17% |
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| 6.2.0.58 |
0.11% |
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| 6.2.0.57 |
0.06% |
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| 6.2.0.54 |
0.06% |
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| 6.2.0.39 |
0.06% |
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| 6.2.0.35 |
1.49% |
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| 6.2.0.33 |
3.53% |
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| 6.2.0.32 |
1.65% |
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| 6.2.0.29 |
0.88% |
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| 6.2.0.27 |
3.36% |
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| 6.2.0.24 |
0.06% |
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| 6.2.0.23 |
5.67% |
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| 6.2.0.22 |
1.27% |
|
| 6.2.0.21 |
0.72% |
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| 6.2.0.20 |
0.11% |
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| 6.2.0.19 |
0.39% |
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| 6.2.0.18 |
0.44% |
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| 6.2.0.16 |
0.11% |
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| 6.2.0.14 |
1.82% |
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| 6.2.0.12 |
0.66% |
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| 6.2.0.11 |
1.27% |
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| 6.2.0.10 |
12.12% |
|
| 6.2.0.09 |
0.06% |
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| 6.2.0.08 |
2.98% |
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| 6.2.0.07 |
2.20% |
|
| 6.2.0.06 |
4.57% |
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| 6.2.0.05 |
2.37% |
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| 6.2.0.04 |
0.06% |
|
| 6.1.024 |
1.87% |
|
| 6.1.023 |
2.87% |
|
| 6.1.022 |
0.22% |
|
| 6.1.021 |
14.55% |
|
| 6.1.020 |
4.52% |
|
| 6.1.018 |
1.93% |
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| 6.1.017 |
2.37% |
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| 6.1.016 |
2.37% |
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| 6.1.014 |
4.57% |
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| 6.1.012 |
4.68% |
|
| 6.1.011 |
1.16% |
|
| 6.1.009 |
3.47% |
|
| 6.1.008 |
0.88% |
|
| 6.1.007 |
0.11% |
|
| 6.1.005 |
0.06% |
|
| 6.0.025 |
2.15% |
|
| 6.0.024 |
1.49% |
|
| 6.0.022 |
0.11% |
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| 6.0.021 |
0.17% |
|
| 6.0.020 |
0.39% |
|
| 6.0.019 |
0.83% |
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| 6.0.018 |
0.06% |
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| 6.0.017 |
0.72% |
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| 54 versions |
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MSI Live Update 6
Overview
MSI Live Update 6 is a program developed by MSI Co., LTD. The most used version is 6.1.021, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 40 files and is usually about 31.15 MB (32,664,365 bytes). Live Update.exe 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 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 59% of users of MSI Live Update 6 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.msi.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 31.15 MB
Files installed by MSI Live Update 6
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Driver_Engine.dll (by MSI)
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MSI_Info.dll (by MSI) - MSI Information DLL
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Setupx32.exe - MSI Setupx32 (Setupx32)
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MSIRegister.exe - MSIRegister (MSIRegister Setup)
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NTIOLib.sys - NTIOLib
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NTIOLib_X64.sys
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acpimof.dll (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) - Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver (Resource only DLL containing MOF for ASL code)
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Live Update.exe (by Micro-Star INT'L) - Live Update 6 Application
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MSI_LiveUpdate_Service.exe (by Micro-Star INT'L) - MSI Live Update Service
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ADL.dll (by Micro-Star Int'l Co) - ADL
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NDA.dll (by Micro-Star Int'l Co) - NDA
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amifldrv32.sys
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amifldrv64.sys
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SCEWIN.exe
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SCEWIN_64.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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unrar.dll - RAR decompression library
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Live Update.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C51751CB-BB7C-4F20-A649-59F0574DB090}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- Live Update.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Live Update.
Service
- MSI_LiveUpdate_Service.exe runs as a service named 'MSI Live Update Service' (MSI_LiveUpdate_Service) "MSI Live Update Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Live Update.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Live Update' which loads as C:\Program Files\MSI\Live Update\Live Update.exe /REMINDER.
How do I remove MSI Live Update 6?
You can uninstall MSI Live Update 6 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 MSI Live Update 6, 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 MSI Live Update 6.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 81%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
81.06% |
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| Windows 7 |
18.89% |
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| Windows XP |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
41.64% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
32.10% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.95% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.74% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.18% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.65% |
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Geography
59.36% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
59.36% |
| Germany |
7.99% |
| France |
7.11% |
| United Kingdom |
4.58% |
| Italy |
4.20% |
| Netherlands |
2.70% |
| Spain |
1.33% |
| Sweden |
0.96% |
| Canada |
0.96% |
| Poland |
0.92% |
| DK |
0.87% |
| Czech Republic |
0.67% |
| Hong Kong |
0.62% |
| Belgium |
0.62% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
28.80% |
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| Acer |
18.48% |
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| MSI |
17.39% |
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| Dell |
10.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.07% |
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| Alienware |
2.17% |
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| Medion |
2.17% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.09% |
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| Intel |
1.09% |
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| Sahara |
1.09% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7693 |
7.56% |
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| MSI MS-7917 |
6.08% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
4.97% |
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| MSI MS-7821 |
4.52% |
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| MSI MS-7850 |
4.30% |
|
| MSI MS-7978 |
4.23% |
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About MSI Co., LTD
Micro-Star International (MSI) is a motherboard and video card manufacturer that also manufactures a wide range of products including notebooks, gaming laptops, All-in-One PCs, servers and workstations, industrial PCs, household appliances, car infotainment products, barebone systems and communication devices.
Publisher URL: www.msi.com