Should I remove Windisk?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.12.1170.0 |
42.86% |
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| 1.11.11210.0 |
14.29% |
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| 1.0.23.0 |
14.29% |
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| 1.0.19.0 |
28.57% |
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Windisk
from Windisk Ltd
Overview
Windisk is a program developed by Windisk Ltd. The most used version is 1.12.1170.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 31 files and is usually about 14.18 MB (14,873,623 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 58% of users of Windisk come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windisk\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C1B7F5CB-C333-4CFF-9065-AADD00BE0758}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 14.18 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windisk
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Base.dll - Windisk (Base)
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Brc.dll - BrowserCleaning
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General.dll - General
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Network.dll - Network
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Options.dll - Options
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Plugins.dll - Plugins
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UIComponents.dll - UIComponents
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WCleanStart.exe - WCleanStart
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WClientCore.dll - WClientCore
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WClientSvc.exe - WClientSvc
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WControlPanel.exe - WControlPanel
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WNotify.exe - WDNotify
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WShellClean.exe - WShellClean
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WDMSI.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'WindowsInstaller'.
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Microsoft.Search.Interop.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SearchAPILib'.
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WDSens.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SensEvents'.
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WDComAdmin.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'COMAdmin'.
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DevExpress.XtraEditors.v10.1.dll (by Developer Express) - DevExpress.XtraEditors
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DevExpress.XtraGrid.v10.1.dll (by Developer Express) - DevExpress.XtraGrid
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DevExpress.Utils.v10.1.dll - DevExpress.Utils
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DevExpress.Data.v10.1.dll - DevExpress.Data
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RawDiskNet.dll (by EldoS) - RawDisk (TM) (RawDisk .NET API)
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll (by ICSharpCode.net) - #ZipLibrary (SharpZipLib for .NET Framework 2.0)
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WUDrv.exe (by RHS) - WUDrv
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CBase.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WClientSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Windisk' (WindiskClient) "Provides disk cleaning and administration services".
How do I remove Windisk?
You can uninstall Windisk 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 Windisk, 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 Windisk.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 10 43%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.33% |
| United Kingdom |
16.67% |
| Australia |
8.33% |
| Greece |
8.33% |
| DK |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| MSI |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte P55A-UD7 |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 |
20.00% |
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| Gateway NV53 |
20.00% |
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| Acer Aspire X3950 |
20.00% |
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