Should I remove Seagate File Recovery for Windows?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.18656	12.54%
2.0.9835	53.90%
2.0.9729	11.69%
2.0.7631	21.53%
2.0.7623	0.34%

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from Seagate Technology

Remove Seagate File Recovery for Windows 2.0

Seagate File Recovery for Windows 2.0 is a software program developed by Seagate Technology. The most common release is 2.0.9835, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named frw.exe. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 251.94 MB (264,176,751 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 65% of users of Seagate File Recovery for Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

URL: www.seagate.com/services-software/data-recovery-services/consumers/file-recovery-software

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\seagate file recovery for windows

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Seagate File Recovery for Windows\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 251.94 MB

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 Seagate File Recovery for Windows 2.0, 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 Seagate File Recovery for Windows.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 53% Win XP 0%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

GLOBAL RANK #11,284

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	64.75%
United Kingdom	4.88%
Canada	4.38%
Germany	3.38%
Australia	3.25%
France	2.00%
Brazil	1.63%
Iran	1.25%
Netherlands	1.25%
India	1.00%
New Zealand	0.88%
Sweden	0.75%
South Africa	0.63%
Philippines	0.63%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Seagate is a manufacturer of hard disk drives and has been a leader in the development of the hard disk drives since releasing the first 5.25-inch hard drive.

Publisher URL: www.seagate.com

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