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Should I remove Skyrim?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #29,717
United States Rank #30,800
Reach 0.0049%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 74.53 days
731.29 days >
Average installed length: 384.24 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.9.32.0.8 (RELOADED update 13) 53.13%
1.9.32.0.8 2.08%
1.00.0000 44.79%

Other programs by Bethesda Softworks

Skyrim

Overview

Skyrim is a software program developed by Bethesda Softworks. The most common release is 1.9.32.0.8 (reloaded update 13), 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 tesv.exe. The setup package generally installs about 62 files and is usually about 5.33 MB (5,592,537 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 39% of users of Skyrim come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.BethesdaSoftworks.com
Help link: support.bethsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bethesda Softworks\Skyrim\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7EA86E10-7D59-44DE-85D5-B4B623ED4686}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.33 MB
Language: Spanish (Spain)

Program filesFiles installed by Skyrim

Program executable:tesv.exe
Name:TESV: Skyrim
Skyrim
Path:C:\games\steam\steamapps\common\skyrim\tesv.exe
MD5:b5eaa93354b27d4b844d7487239e380f
Additional files:
  • CreationKit.exe - Bethesda Softworks: Creation Kit (Creation Kit)
  • SkyrimLauncher.exe - Skyrim Launcher
  • Archive.exe - TES Archiver (Archive creation tool.)
  • steam_api.dll (by Valve) - Steam Client API (Steam Client API (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01) (buildbot_winslave01_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave01))
  • skse_1_8_151.dll - SKSE (A component of the Skyrim Script Extender)
  • skse_loader.exe
  • skse_steam_loader.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

3 Scheduled Tasks
  • TESV.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{3CC57BB9-51FD-4312-AC5B-C5F9A3E2DD64}' (runs on registration).
  • skse_loader.exe is scheduled as a task named 'elevated_skse_loader_mirykSnommoc1~AMAETSmaetSD'.
  • SkyrimLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A93E43A7-6A7C-4F5E-B98E-3B62DC1661B6}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove Skyrim?

You can uninstall Skyrim 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 Skyrim, 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 Skyrim.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win XP 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#29,717

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 69.79%
Windows 10 23.96%
Windows Vista 3.13%
Windows XP 3.13%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 22.92%
Windows 7 Professional 11.46%
Windows 8 4.17%
Windows 8.1 4.17%
Windows 10 Pro 3.13%

Distribution by countryGeography

39.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 39.05%
  Spain 18.10%
  France 5.71%
  Venezuela 4.76%
  Argentina 3.81%
  Canada 3.81%
  United Kingdom 3.81%
  Peru 2.86%
  Chile 1.90%
  Netherlands 1.90%
  South Africa 0.95%
  Brazil 0.95%
  Thailand 0.95%
  Uruguay 0.95%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 18.64%
GIGABYTE 13.56%
Hewlett-Packard 13.56%
Acer 13.56%
Alienware 8.47%
Toshiba 6.78%
Medion 6.78%
Dell 5.08%
Lenovo 3.39%
American Megatrends 3.39%
MSI 1.69%
Intel 1.69%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.97%
ASUSTeK K53E 2.99%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 2.99%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.99%
TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A 2.99%
TOSHIBA Satellite S855D 1.49%

About Bethesda Softworks

Bethesda Softworksis a video game publisher that produces of a broad portfolio of games in simulation, , role-playing, racing, and sports and its franchises are distributed worldwide.
Publisher URL: bethsoft.com

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