Should I remove Nullsoft Install System?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #8,897
United States Rank #10,536
Reach 0.0431%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.04 days
296.19 days >
Average installed length: 155.63 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| v2.46 |
0.12% |
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| 3.0rc2 |
0.12% |
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| 3.0rc1 |
0.94% |
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| 3.0b3 |
0.94% |
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| 3.0b2 |
2.00% |
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| 3.0b1 |
6.12% |
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| 3.0b0 |
4.12% |
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| 3.0a2 |
7.41% |
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| 3.0a1 |
5.53% |
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| 3.0a0 |
0.94% |
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| 3.03 |
0.12% |
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| 3.02.1 |
0.94% |
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| 3.01 |
1.53% |
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| 3.0 |
2.24% |
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| 2.51 |
1.76% |
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| 2.50 |
1.29% |
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| 2.49 |
0.24% |
|
| 2.47 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.46 |
60.35% |
|
| 2.45 |
0.82% |
|
| 2.42 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.41 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.40 |
0.35% |
|
| 2.39 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.38 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.37 |
0.12% |
|
| 2.34 |
0.24% |
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| 2.25 |
0.12% |
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| 2.04 |
0.12% |
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| 17-Nov-2010 |
0.82% |
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| 06-May-2013.cvs |
0.12% |
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Rankings
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- #8,897 Nullsoft Install System by NSIS
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Nullsoft Install System
from NSIS
What is Nullsoft Install System?
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) is a script-driven installation system.
About (from NSIS)
NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a professional open source system to create Windows installers. It is designed to be as small and flexible as possible and is therefore very suitable for internet distribution. NSIS is script-based and allows you to create the logic to handle even the most complex installati... Read more
Overview
Nullsoft Install System is a program developed by NSIS. The most used version is 2.46, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is nsis.exe. The software installer includes 25 files and is usually about 6.17 MB (6,470,292 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 35% of users of Nullsoft Install System come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: nsis.sourceforge.net
Help link: nsis.sourceforge.net/Support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NSIS
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NSIS\uninst-nsis.exe"
Estimated size: 6.17 MB
Files installed by Nullsoft Install System
| Program executable: | nsis.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\nsis\nsis.exe |
| MD5: | 793eff7527b9776650d9179928ec0176 |
Additional files:
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UninstallUMUI.exe - UltraModern User Interface for NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) version 2.06 and more. (A new User Interface for NSIS with a style like the most recent installers.)
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makensis.exe
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makensisw.exe
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uninst-nsis.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- NSIS.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D1B02381-C067-4E89-9839-0B859496E4D0}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Nullsoft Install System?
You can uninstall Nullsoft Install System 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 Nullsoft Install System, 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 Nullsoft Install System.
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #8,897
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REACH
~0.04%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
37.06% |
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| Windows XP |
3.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.63% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.45% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.16% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.37% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.84% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.78% |
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Geography
34.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.73% |
| Germany |
7.66% |
| France |
7.45% |
| United Kingdom |
3.99% |
| India |
3.78% |
| Brazil |
2.31% |
| Australia |
2.20% |
| Canada |
2.20% |
| Italy |
1.99% |
| Indonesia |
1.78% |
| Netherlands |
1.57% |
| Russia |
1.26% |
| DK |
1.15% |
| Belgium |
1.15% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
23.31% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
22.90% |
|
| ASUS |
15.13% |
|
| Acer |
13.29% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.98% |
|
| Samsung |
3.68% |
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| Intel |
3.48% |
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| Lenovo |
3.27% |
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| Toshiba |
2.86% |
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| MSI |
1.43% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.02% |
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| Medion |
0.82% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.78% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
4.31% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.35% |
|
| CTL EC14 |
2.39% |
|
| HP ProBook 4540s |
2.39% |
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| ASUSTeK K56CB |
1.91% |
|