Should I remove USB Extension?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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USB Extension 1.0
Overview
During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named usbext.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 4.27 MB (4,476,077 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 65% of users of USB Extension come from the United States, it is also popular in Hungary and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Utilities\USB Extension
Uninstaller: C:\Utilities\USB Extension\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 4.27 MB
Files installed by USB Extension 1.0
| Program executable: | usbext.exe |
| Path: | C:\utilities\usb extension\usbext.exe |
| MD5: | f4cb9b3fafa0888dae36c9b49b1fcefc |
Additional files:
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Settings.exe
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Uninstall.exe - Actual Uninstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- usbext.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'USB Extension' which loads as C:\Program Files\USB Extension\usbext.exe.
How do I remove USB Extension?
You can uninstall USB Extension 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 USB Extension 1.0, 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 USB Extension.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 5%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.16% |
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| Windows 10 |
26.32% |
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| Windows XP |
10.53% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.56% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.56% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.56% |
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Geography
64.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.52% |
| Hungary |
9.68% |
| Canada |
6.45% |
| United Kingdom |
6.45% |
| Czech Republic |
3.23% |
| India |
3.23% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.23% |
| Taiwan |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
38.89% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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| American Megatrends |
11.11% |
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| Toshiba |
5.56% |
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| Dell |
5.56% |
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| Acer |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
28.57% |
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| ASUSTeK K53SC |
14.29% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C850-B3... |
7.14% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
7.14% |
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| Acer Aspire X3400 |
7.14% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.14% |
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