Should I remove MozyHome Remote Backup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #35,663
Reach 0.0011%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.16.4.0 |
42.86% |
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1.16.1.3 |
9.52% |
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1.16.0.8 |
19.05% |
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1.14.1.6 |
14.29% |
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1.14.0.6 |
9.52% |
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1.8.14.2 |
4.76% |
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MozyHome Remote Backup
from Mozy, Inc.
Overview
MozyHome Remote Backup is a software program developed by Mozy. The most common release is 1.16.4.0, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named mozybackup.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 75.28 MB (78,934,830 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 89% of users of MozyHome Remote Backup come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Israel.
Program details
URL: mozy.com
Help link: mozy.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MozyHome\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B3141D63-DF59-45F1-B7C9-48A07FD9D7B3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 75.28 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by MozyHome Remote Backup
Program executable: | mozybackup.exe |
Name: | MozyHome Remote Backup |
| MozyHome Remote Backup Service bootstrapper |
Path: | C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozybackup.exe |
MD5: | 80614ee71ac3352d65b8a2048fc5c973 |
Additional files:
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backup.dll - MozyHome Remote Backup (MozyHome Remote Backup Service)
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mozyconf.exe - MozyHome Remote Backup Configuration Utility
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mozyshell.dll - MozyHome Remote Backup Shell Extensions
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mozystat.exe - MozyHome Remote Backup Status Application
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oem.dll - MozyHome Remote Backup Resource Library
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librs2.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- mozyshell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'mozy' with a class of {b32a6748-f273-4546-b60a-3c5adc239de5}.
Service
- mozybackup.exe runs as a service named 'MozyHome Backup Service' (mozybackup) "Backs up configured files to the MozyHome Remote Backup servers. Please DO NOT stop or restart this service - it could corrupt your MozyHome installation.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
mozybackup.exe |
Memory: | 4 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000338175% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00001717% | |
User CPU: | 0.00001664% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 198,059 | |
I/O reads/min: | 108 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
mozystat.exe |
Memory: | 7.52 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000536048% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00002778% | |
User CPU: | 0.00002583% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 566,507 | |
I/O reads/min: | 16 Bytes | |
How do I remove MozyHome Remote Backup?
You can uninstall MozyHome Remote 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 MozyHome Remote 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 MozyHome Remote Backup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 38%
Win 7 10%
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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 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
47.62% |
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Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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Windows XP |
19.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
28.57% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
19.05% |
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Windows Vista Business |
4.76% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.76% |
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Geography
88.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
88.57% |
France |
2.86% |
Israel |
2.86% |
Germany |
2.86% |
United Kingdom |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
41.18% |
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Dell |
35.29% |
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Toshiba |
11.76% |
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Gateway |
5.88% |
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ASUS |
5.88% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C855-12... |
4.76% |
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HP-Pavilion AY587AA-ABA M... |
4.76% |
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Dell Studio 540 |
4.76% |
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ASUSTeK K50IJ |
4.76% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P505D |
4.76% |
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HP HDX16 Notebook PC |
4.76% |
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