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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,055
United States Rank #2,483
Reach 0.3163%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.32 days
363.59 days >
Average installed length: 191.04 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
9.2.12.0 0.05%
9.0.9.14 0.02%
8.6.6.3 0.02%
8.5.62.0 0.22%
8.5.60.0 0.06%
8.5.59.0 0.03%
8.5.43.0 1.03%
8.5.33.0 1.56%
8.5.26.0 0.80%
8.5.25.0 0.03%
8.5.17.0 0.37%
8.5.5.0 1.06%
8.4.5.0 0.22%
8.3.16.0 0.21%
8.3.6.0 0.42%
8.2.18.0 0.16%
8.2.11.0 0.26%
8.2.8.0 0.02%
8.1.1.0 0.51%
8.0.1.0 0.38%
8.0.0.6 0.02%
7.6.74.0 0.72%
7.6.64.0 1.14%
7.6.50.0 2.07%
7.6.45.0 0.95%
7.6.43.0 0.08%
7.6.36.0 1.04%
7.6.28.0 1.65%
7.6.18.0 0.95%
7.6.14.0 0.38%
7.6.8.0 1.60%
7.6.4.0 0.96%
7.6.3.0 0.11%
7.5.19.0 2.12%
7.5.5.0 1.89%
7.5.4.0 0.02%
7.5.0.0 0.22%
7.4.0.0 1.12%
7.3.10.0 1.32%
7.3.8.0 0.06%
7.3.4.0 1.15%
7.3.3.6 0.95%
7.3.3.3 0.18%
7.3.3.0 0.32%
7.3.2.9 1.75%
7.3.1.29 1.25%
7.3.1.12 2.39%
7.3.0.5 1.48%
7.0.32.0 2.69%
7.0.14.0 4.27%
7.0.13.0 0.05%
68 versions

SyncBackFree

What is SyncBackFree?  (from 2BrightSparks)

SyncBackFree can process filenames in any language and unlimited filename lengths, and you'll enjoy tremendous flexibility of how you select which files and folders to include in your backup. The program allows you to easily see what was copied and what was not with its straight forward reporting. With compression, FTP...  Read more

Overview

SyncBackFree is a program developed by 2BrightSparks. The most used version is 7.0.14.0, with over 47% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is SyncBackFree.exe. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 32.35 MB (33,925,008 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 40% of users of SyncBackFree come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Netherlands.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.2BrightSparks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 32.35 MB

Program filesFiles installed by SyncBackFree

Program executable:SyncBackFree.exe
Name:SyncBackFree
Path:C:\Program Files\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\SyncBackFree.exe
MD5:fcd6428da4dc16681036808973f5276a
Additional files:
  • SyncBackFree.exe - SyncBackFree
  • RemBlankPwd.exe
  • SBCMount.exe - SyncBack Container Mount Utility
  • XceedZip.dll (by Xceed Software Inc (450) 442-2626 [email protected] www.xceedsoft.com) - Xceed Zip Compression Library
  • EASendMailObj.dll (by AdminSystem Software Limited) - EASendMail ActiveX Object
  • sfFTPLib.dll (by SmartSoft) - SmartFTP FTP Library
  • libeay32.dll - The OpenSSL Toolkit (openssl Dynamic Link Library)
  • libeayxx.dll
  • ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - OpenSSL Shared Library
  • AOSMTPEX.dll (by AdminSystem Software Limited) - AOSMTPEX Module
  • DeSpace.vbs
  • freespace.vbs
  • IsDriveReady.vbs
  • IsHomeNetwork.vbs
  • MapNextAvailableDriveLetter.vbs
  • MoveExpiredFiles.vbs
  • RemoveSourceAfter.vbs
  • ReSpace.vbs
  • RotateBackup.vbs
  • StripVersionFiles_Folders.vbs
  • timestamp.vbs
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • SyncBackFree.exe is scheduled as a task named 'SyncBackFree kp_db' (runs daily at 17:00).
  • SBCMount.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C13429C2-49EE-48FA-9493-C037735C331D}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • SyncBackFree.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SyncBackFree.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • SyncBackFree.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Backup Atomictech' which loads as "C:\Program Files\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\SyncBackFree.exe" "AtomicBusiness".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • SyncBackFree.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\SyncBackFree.exe'.

How do I remove SyncBackFree?

You can uninstall SyncBackFree 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 SyncBackFree, 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 SyncBackFree.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 46%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 46.89%
Windows 10 46.09%
Windows XP 4.34%
Windows Vista 2.64%
Windows Server 2003 0.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 24.11%
Windows 10 Home 15.94%
Windows 7 Professional 13.53%
Windows 8.1 8.58%
Windows 10 Pro 8.23%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.97%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.28% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 40.28%
  France 14.48%
  Netherlands 7.99%
  Italy 5.46%
  Belgium 5.09%
  United Kingdom 4.79%
  Germany 3.99%
  Canada 2.92%
  Australia 1.97%
  Spain 1.22%
  Sweden 0.95%
  Finland 0.81%
  Czech Republic 0.72%
  Brazil 0.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.99%
Dell 24.15%
Acer 14.21%
ASUS 12.63%
GIGABYTE 6.14%
Toshiba 4.33%
Lenovo 3.30%
Samsung 3.16%
Medion 2.46%
Intel 1.93%
MSI 0.88%
American Megatrends 0.82%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.50%
HP Z220 CMT Workstation 7.41%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.91%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.45%
Dell XPS 8700 2.93%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.33%


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