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Should I remove Python?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #14,705
United States Rank #12,175
Reach 0.0193%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.91 days
413.09 days >
Average installed length: 217.05 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.2.2150 100.00%

Other programs by Python Software Foundation

Python 3.2.2

What is Python?  (from Python Software Foundation)

Python is a remarkably powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of application domains. Python is often compared to Tcl, Perl, Ruby, Scheme or Java. Python lets you write the code you need, quickly. And, thanks to a highly optimized byte compiler and support libraries, Python code runs more...  Read more

Overview

Python 3.2.2 is a program developed by Python Software Foundation. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is python.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 17.2 MB (18,034,688 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 Python come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.python.org
Installation folder: C:\python32
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{4CDE3168-D060-4B7C-BC74-4D8F9BB01AFD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 17.2 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Python 3.2.2

Program executable:python.exe
Path:C:\python32\python.exe
MD5:318cd34f94c9f5a9f3b19421d89c2f58
Additional files:
  • pythonw.exe
  • w9xpopen.exe
  • Removefife.exe
  • Removematplotlib.exe
  • Removepsyco.exe
  • Removepy2exe.exe
  • RemovePyOpenGL.exe
  • RemovePySide.exe
  • Removesympy.exe
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • pythonw.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1676AE98-CBBC-4E57-B8C1-33D9E7836B53}' (runs on registration).
  • Removefife.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{61FC47B8-E3EF-4C11-9E85-1A02C1053E58}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • python.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Python32\python.exe'.

How do I remove Python?

You can uninstall Python from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Python 3.2.2, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Python.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win XP 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#14,705

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.79%
Windows 10 38.68%
Windows XP 6.84%
Windows Vista 3.68%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.63%
Windows 10 Home 13.16%
Windows 7 Professional 10.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.00%
Windows 8.1 9.47%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.84%

Distribution by countryGeography

54.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 54.33%
  Germany 5.50%
  United Kingdom 4.86%
  France 3.17%
  Canada 3.17%
  Netherlands 2.75%
  Italy 2.11%
  Spain 1.90%
  India 1.48%
  Australia 1.27%
  DK 1.27%
  Singapore 1.06%
  Belgium 1.06%
  Finland 1.06%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 23.05%
Dell 21.40%
ASUS 18.93%
Acer 16.05%
Lenovo 7.82%
Toshiba 4.53%
GIGABYTE 3.29%
Alienware 2.06%
Samsung 1.23%
Compaq 0.82%
Intel 0.82%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.50%
Alienware M14xR2 2.80%
HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... 2.80%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.80%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.80%
ASUSTeK S400CA 2.10%

About Python Software Foundation

The Python Software Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to the Python programming language.
Publisher URL: www.python.org/psf

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