Should I remove PowerChute Business Edition Server?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,427
United States Rank #28,615
Reach 0.0036%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
9.1.0.614 |
44.29% |
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9.0.1.608 |
1.43% |
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9.0.1.606 |
30.00% |
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9.0.0.613 |
24.29% |
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Typically installed together
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PowerChute Business Edition Server
from American Power Conversion Corporation
Overview
PowerChute Business Edition Server is a program developed by American Power Conversion. The most used version is 9.1.0.614, 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. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 46 files and is usually about 40.17 MB (42,120,042 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 54% of users of PowerChute Business Edition Server come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.apc.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files2\APC\POWERC~1
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{A6491A4A-AAA0-4892-BFEF-ECD6CECE2FF3}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 AnyText -removeonly
Estimated size: 40.17 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PowerChute Business Edition Server
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libapc32.dll (by APC) - APC modified Open SSL v0.9.6m
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msvcr71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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Notifier.exe
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pbeserver.exe (by APC) - PowerChute Business Edition Server
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sslapc32.dll
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upslist.exe - PowerChute Business Edition Device List
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wizard.exe - APC PowerChute Business Edition Wizard
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pbeserver.exe runs as a service named 'APC PBE Server' (APCPBEServer) "PowerChute Business Edition Server".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- pbeserver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\APC\PowerChute Business Edition\server\pbeserver.exe'.
How do I remove PowerChute Business Edition Server?
You can uninstall PowerChute Business Edition Server 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 PowerChute Business Edition Server, 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 PowerChute Business Edition Server.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 7 1%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows 10 |
24.29% |
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Windows XP |
11.43% |
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Windows Vista |
4.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
30.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.43% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
10.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.71% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
2.86% |
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Geography
53.85% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
53.85% |
United Kingdom |
5.49% |
Australia |
4.40% |
Germany |
4.40% |
RS |
2.20% |
Russia |
2.20% |
Mexico |
2.20% |
Canada |
2.20% |
Poland |
2.20% |
Hong Kong |
1.10% |
South Africa |
1.10% |
Brazil |
1.10% |
Taiwan |
1.10% |
BY |
1.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
30.95% |
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GIGABYTE |
23.81% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
23.81% |
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Intel |
7.14% |
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Acer |
7.14% |
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Samsung |
2.38% |
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American Megatrends |
2.38% |
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Sony |
2.38% |
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Common models |
Dell Studio XPS 435T/9000 |
8.00% |
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Gigabyte X58A-UD7 |
4.00% |
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Intel Corporation S3420GP |
4.00% |
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Sony VGN-TZ16GN_B |
2.00% |
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Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
2.00% |
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Samsung SR70S/SR71S |
2.00% |
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