Should I remove TechSmith Relay?

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.1.4.1042	7.14%
5.1.2.867	7.14%
5.1.1.675	7.14%
5.1.0.653	7.14%
5.0.8.579	7.14%
5.0.8.494	7.14%
5.0.6.336	7.14%
4.4.2.7473	35.71%
4.4.1.7026	14.29%

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from TechSmith Corporation

Remove TechSmith Relay

TechSmith Relay is a software program developed by TechSmith. The most common release is 4.4.2.7473, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named techsmithrecorder.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 25.26 MB (26,491,691 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 87% of users of TechSmith Relay come from the United States, it is also popular in Norway and Austria.

Help link: support.techsmith.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TechSmith\TechSmith Recorder\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1674FB90-B077-4C9F-8EB0-2A41C6F80367}

Estimated size: 25.26 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 TechSmith Relay, 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 TechSmith Relay.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 71% Win 7 (SP1) 29%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	86.96%
Norway	4.35%
Austria	4.35%
Canada	4.35%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Sells SnagIt, Camtasia Studio and other applications as well as hosts screencast.com, a screencast hosting service.

Publisher URL: www.techsmith.com

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