Should I remove Software Update Wizard Redist?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
19% remove it81% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #21,970
United States Rank #21,367
Reach 0.0091%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.19 days
212.20 days >
Average installed length: 111.49 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.5 |
100.00% |
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Software Update Wizard Redist 4.5
from PowerProgrammer
What is Software Update Wizard Redist?
Software Update Wizard is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings.
Overview
The primary executable is named webupdatesvc4.exe.
Program details
URL: www.PowerProgrammer.co.uk
Uninstaller: C:\Windows\System32\wuwuninst.exe
Files installed by Software Update Wizard Redist 4.5
| Program executable: | webupdatesvc4.exe |
| Name: | Web Update Wizard V4.x |
| Software Update Wizard Service (V4.x) |
| Signed by: | Data Perceptions |
| Path: | C:\Windows\System32\webupdatesvc4.exe |
| MD5: | a0f28966756f161290b7320bafd92cc8 |
| Software Update Wizard Service (V4.x) is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if... |
How do I remove Software Update Wizard Redist?
You can uninstall Software Update Wizard Redist 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 Software Update Wizard (Redist) 4.5, 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 Software Update Wizard Redist.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 19%
Keep it 81%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #21,970
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.19% |
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| Windows XP |
16.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
15.08% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.97% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.71% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
17.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.86% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.86% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.71% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.57% |
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Geography
43.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.19% |
| DZ |
6.57% |
| Germany |
4.23% |
| Canada |
4.23% |
| United Kingdom |
4.23% |
| Italy |
3.76% |
| Egypt |
3.29% |
| France |
2.82% |
| Sweden |
2.35% |
| MA |
1.88% |
| Netherlands |
1.88% |
| Belgium |
1.41% |
| Australia |
1.41% |
| Russia |
1.41% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
34.21% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
11.40% |
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| Intel |
6.14% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.39% |
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| Toshiba |
3.51% |
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| Lenovo |
2.63% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.75% |
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| ASUS |
1.75% |
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| Sony |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.80% |
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| ASUS All Series |
1.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531s |
1.87% |
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| Dell Latitude D630 |
1.87% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
1.87% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 380 |
1.87% |
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