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Should I remove Remote Utilities - Host?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #21,765
United States Rank #16,109
Reach 0.0093%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 5.00 days
147.51 days >
Average installed length: 77.51 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.250.8000 2.73%
6.250.2000 0.55%
6.236.0000 25.68%
6.234.0000 1.09%
6.233.0000 0.55%
6.232.0000 2.19%
6.201.0000 4.37%
6.103.0000 1.09%
6.004.0000 6.56%
6.002.0000 0.55%
5.255.6006 34.43%
5.255.6005 3.83%
5.255.5300 8.74%
5.255.5200 2.19%
5.255.5100 0.55%
5.255.4002 2.19%
5.255.4000 0.55%
5.255.3000 2.19%

Remote Utilities - Host

Overview

Remote Utilities - Host is a program developed by Usoris Systems. The most used version is 5.255.6006, 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 main program executable is rfusclient.exe. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 14.82 MB (15,544,247 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 64% of users of Remote Utilities - Host come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.remoteutilities.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities - Host\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B04BFE4C-7F11-49D8-ADFE-867939D886FA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 14.82 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Remote Utilities - Host

Program executable:rfusclient.exe
Name:Remote Utilities
Path:C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities - Host\rfusclient.exe
MD5:6fdebf5629f0458c4985ca7091c57a2b
Additional files:
  • RIPCServer.dll - Remote Utilities
  • rutserv.exe
  • RWLN.dll
  • vp8decoder.dll (by Google) - WebM VP8 Decoder Filter
  • vp8encoder.dll (by Google) - WebM VP8 Encoder Filter

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • rutserv.exe runs as a service named 'Usoris - Host' (RManService) "Allows Remote Utilities users to connect to this machine.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • rutserv.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Remote Utilities - Host\rutserv.exe'.

How do I remove Remote Utilities - Host?

You can uninstall Remote Utilities - Host 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 Remote Utilities - Host, 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 Remote Utilities - Host.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 47%
Win XP 1%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 46.99%
Windows 7 45.90%
Windows Vista 3.83%
Windows XP 3.28%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 18.58%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.39%
Windows 10 Home 11.48%
Windows 10 Pro 10.93%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.20%
Windows 8.1 8.20%

Distribution by countryGeography

63.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 63.82%
  United Kingdom 6.10%
  Canada 3.66%
  India 2.85%
  Italy 2.44%
  Australia 1.63%
  Belgium 1.22%
  France 1.22%
  Saudi Arabia 1.22%
  South Africa 1.22%
  Norway 0.81%
  Taiwan 0.81%
  DZ 0.81%
  Germany 0.81%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 31.67%
Hewlett-Packard 30.83%
ASUS 10.00%
Acer 7.50%
Lenovo 5.83%
Toshiba 5.00%
Intel 4.17%
GIGABYTE 4.17%
Samsung 0.83%
Common models
Dell Inspiron 3847 6.60%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.83%
Dell XPS 8700 1.89%
LENOVO 80DU 1.89%
Dell Inspiron 3521 1.89%
Dell OptiPlex 3020 1.89%

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