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What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.0.1.0718 33.33%
2.0.0.1113 66.67%

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Restore / Delete Backup Data

Overview

Restore / Delete Backup Data is a software program developed by Sony. The most common release is 2.0.0.1113, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named RBU_Restore.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 4.02 MB (4,212,182 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony Corporation\Real-time Backup Utility\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{47F40655-2F49-47D2-9C81-59AD0D67657C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.02 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Restore / Delete Backup Data

Program executable:RBU_Restore.exe
Name:Real-time Backup Utility
Path:C:\users\user\documents\Backup Files Fron Laptop August 11 2015\RBU_Restore.exe
MD5:b5042f3a35fa49cef24ccf85c5377164
Additional files:
  • RBU_DiskAccessService.exe - Sony Real-time Backup Utility (Sony Real-time Backup Utility Helper)
  • RBU.exe - Real-time Backup Utility
  • RBU_IconChanger1.dll - Real-time Backup Utility Icon Overlay Extension
  • RBU_IconChanger2.dll
  • RBU_Restore.exe
  • RBU_Starter.exe - RBU Starter

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • RBU_DiskAccessService.exe runs as a service named 'Sony Real-time Backup Utility Helper' (SonyRealtimeBackupUtilityHelper) "Real-time Backup Utility media will be checked. Real-time Backup Utility cannot be used unless this service is running.".

How do I remove Restore / Delete Backup Data?

You can uninstall Restore / Delete Backup Data 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 Restore / Delete Backup Data, 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 Restore / Delete Backup Data.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 66.67%
Windows 7 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 33.33%
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%
Windows 8 33.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 66.67%
Dell 33.33%
Common models
eMachines EL1358G 33.33%
Dell XPS 8500 33.33%
Acer AXC-603G 33.33%

About Sony

Sony is a leading manufacturer of electronics products for the consumer markets and is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group.
Publisher URL: www.sony.com

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