Should I remove QuickSet32?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #5,493
United States Rank #8,444
Reach 0.0884%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.07 days
621.69 days >
Average installed length: 326.65 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 11.1.45 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.42 |
0.11% |
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| 11.1.37 |
0.23% |
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| 11.1.36 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.35 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.32 |
0.40% |
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| 11.1.28 |
0.57% |
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| 11.1.27 |
0.11% |
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| 11.1.22 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.19 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.18 |
1.49% |
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| 11.1.17 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.15 |
0.06% |
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| 11.1.13 |
0.17% |
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| 11.1.007 |
2.12% |
|
| 11.1.005 |
0.11% |
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| 11.0.24 |
0.40% |
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| 11.0.22 |
0.06% |
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| 11.0.15 |
2.12% |
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| 11.0.11 |
0.06% |
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| 11.0.10 |
3.04% |
|
| 10.16.002 |
0.06% |
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| 10.15.026 |
0.06% |
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| 10.15.021 |
0.06% |
|
| 10.15.019 |
0.06% |
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| 10.15.018 |
1.72% |
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| 10.15.017 |
0.63% |
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| 10.15.012 |
2.29% |
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| 10.15.005 |
0.11% |
|
| 10.14.010 |
1.03% |
|
| 10.09.25 |
19.97% |
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| 10.09.22 |
0.17% |
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| 10.09.20 |
4.76% |
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| 10.09.15 |
1.03% |
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| 10.09.10 |
0.17% |
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| 10.9.004 |
0.06% |
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| 10.8.5 |
0.06% |
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| 10.06.02 |
2.07% |
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| 10.6.2 |
0.69% |
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| 10.6.1 |
0.46% |
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| 10.6.0 |
2.64% |
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| 10.5.030 |
5.11% |
|
| 10.5.020 |
0.06% |
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| 10.5.010 |
0.11% |
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| 10.5.1 |
0.46% |
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| 10.5.0 |
6.71% |
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| 10.0.1 |
0.06% |
|
| 9.6.25 |
0.06% |
|
| 9.6.21 |
9.12% |
|
| 9.6.18 |
1.55% |
|
| 9.6.16 |
0.06% |
|
| 58 versions |
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QuickSet32
What is QuickSet32? (from Dell)
Dell QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view Network connectivity, Power management, Display and System information. Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. T... Read more
Overview
QuickSet32 is a program developed by Dell. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Dell computers. The most used version is 10.09.25, 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. 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 quickset.exe. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 4.73 MB (4,960,556 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 25% of users of QuickSet32 come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and India.
QuickSet32 is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Program details
URL: www.dell.com
Help link: support.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C4972073-2BFE-475D-8441-564EA97DA161}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.73 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by QuickSet32
| Program executable: | quickset.exe |
| Name: | QuickSet |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe |
| MD5: | 1013dd581e763e42c87b328b376b90d2 |
Additional files:
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BacklitKB.exe - Keyboard Backlighting Control Panel
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WiFiLocator.exe
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UserBtn.exe - Dell Instant Launch
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mobilitycenter.exe - MobilityCenter (Windows Mobility Center Extensible Tiles)
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battery.exe - Battery Meter
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dadkeyb.dll - Dell QuickSet (dadkeyb Dynamic Link Library)
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QSResource.dll - QuickSet Resource DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WiFiLocator.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A4C6FFEF-5C91-4253-A081-BD15B525A076}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- quickset.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'QuickSet' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- quickset.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe'.
How do I remove QuickSet32?
You can uninstall QuickSet32 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 QuickSet32, 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 QuickSet32.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #5,493
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
87.61% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.24% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.98% |
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| Windows XP |
0.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
41.64% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
23.64% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.03% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
3.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
1.96% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.85% |
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Geography
25.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.07% |
| Iran |
8.39% |
| India |
7.23% |
| United Kingdom |
4.59% |
| IQ |
4.22% |
| Vietnam |
3.59% |
| Brazil |
2.96% |
| Egypt |
2.80% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.80% |
| MA |
2.37% |
| Canada |
2.37% |
| France |
2.11% |
| Germany |
1.79% |
| DZ |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
90.57% |
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| Acer |
3.98% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
3.86% |
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| ASUS |
0.88% |
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| Alienware |
0.35% |
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| Lenovo |
0.35% |
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Common models |
| Dell Vostro 3500 |
10.17% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
9.34% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
8.10% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
7.51% |
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| Dell Vostro 3700 |
5.03% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1090 |
4.97% |
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About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com