Should I remove Spiceworks Desktop?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #25,393
United States Rank #17,971
Reach 0.0068%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 43.96 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
7.5.00107 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00101 |
6.72% |
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7.5.00098 |
6.72% |
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7.5.00093 |
3.73% |
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7.5.00091 |
1.49% |
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7.5.00088 |
7.46% |
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7.5.00087 |
1.49% |
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7.5.00074 |
4.48% |
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7.5.00070 |
1.49% |
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7.5.00065 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00063 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00062 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00061 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00059 |
3.73% |
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7.5.00057 |
1.49% |
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7.5.00055 |
0.75% |
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7.5.00053 |
2.24% |
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7.5.00050 |
1.49% |
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7.4.0119 |
5.97% |
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7.4.0115 |
3.73% |
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7.4.0099 |
4.48% |
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7.4.00075 |
12.69% |
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7.4.00070 |
6.72% |
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7.4.00065 |
3.73% |
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7.4.00064 |
2.24% |
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7.4.00060 |
2.24% |
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7.4.00059 |
3.73% |
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Spiceworks Desktop
from Spiceworks, Inc.
Overview
Spiceworks Desktop is a program developed by Spiceworks. The most used version is 7.4.00075, 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 software installer includes 8 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 67% of users of Spiceworks Desktop come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.spiceworks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\spiceworks
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Spiceworks\uninst.exe
Files installed by Spiceworks Desktop
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restore_spice.exe - Spiceworks Desktop (Spiceworks Restore Tool)
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uninst.exe - Spiceworks Desktop Setup
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nmap-5.61-Spiceworks-setup.exe (by Insecure.org) - Nmap (Nmap installer)
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reset_password.exe
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spiceworks_desktop.exe
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spiceworks_package.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- spiceworks_desktop.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{ECB358EF-6E7A-4645-8C16-C70F3D724091}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Spiceworks Desktop?
You can uninstall Spiceworks Desktop 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 Spiceworks Desktop, 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 Spiceworks Desktop.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 63%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
#25,393
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
62.69% |
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Windows 7 |
34.33% |
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Windows Vista |
1.49% |
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Windows XP |
1.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
23.88% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
23.13% |
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Windows 10 Home |
17.91% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.97% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.97% |
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Windows 8.1 |
3.73% |
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Geography
67.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
67.38% |
United Kingdom |
3.74% |
Netherlands |
3.21% |
Canada |
2.67% |
Belgium |
2.67% |
Italy |
2.14% |
France |
2.14% |
South Africa |
1.60% |
Germany |
1.60% |
Malaysia |
1.07% |
Australia |
1.07% |
CD |
0.53% |
Egypt |
0.53% |
Greece |
0.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
36.11% |
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Dell |
29.17% |
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Lenovo |
11.11% |
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ASUS |
4.17% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.17% |
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Acer |
4.17% |
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Intel |
2.78% |
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Samsung |
2.78% |
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Sony |
2.78% |
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Medion |
1.39% |
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Toshiba |
1.39% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
4.76% |
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HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
1.90% |
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LENOVO 80E5 |
1.90% |
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HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF |
1.90% |
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VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
1.90% |
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Samsung R519/R719 |
1.90% |
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