Should I remove Windows Migration Assistant?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #10,518
United States Rank #6,376
Reach 0.0336%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.94 days
824.30 days >
Average installed length: 433.11 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.2.0 |
0.91% |
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2.0.5.0 |
2.87% |
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1.0.5.7 |
21.30% |
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1.0.5.6 |
25.68% |
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1.0.1.3 |
32.02% |
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1.0.0.32 |
17.22% |
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Rankings
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Windows Migration Assistant
What is Windows Migration Assistant? (from Apple)
Use Windows Migration Assistant to migrate your files from your old Microsoft Windows-based PC (with Windows XP SP3 or greater) to your Mac running OS X Lion or Mountain Lion. Migration Assistant automatically transfers your contacts, calendars, and email accounts and more, and puts them in the appropriate applications... Read more
Overview
Windows Migration Assistant is a software program developed by Apple. The most common release is 1.0.1.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this 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 primary executable is named MigrationAssistant.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 7.19 MB (7,542,549 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 77% of users of Windows Migration Assistant come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: support.apple.com/kb/HT4796
Help link: www.apple.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Windows Migration Assistant\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C182D467-6F0A-418A-8B38-788F376F7502}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.19 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Migration Assistant
Program executable: | MigrationAssistant.exe |
Name: | Migration Assistant |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Windows Migration Assistant\MigrationAssistant.exe |
MD5: | de3b967ac7f62648ca3c6fdb583c047e |
Additional files:
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SMBonjourLib.dll - System Migration Bonjour Support Library
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SMInstallLib.dll - System Migration Install Support Library (SMInstallLib)
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SMNativeLib.dll - System Migration Native Utilites Library
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SQLite3.dll - SQLite3 Dynamic Link Library
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SMUtilities.dll - System Migration Utilities (SMUtilities)
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SystemMigration.dll - System Migration Engine (SystemMigration)
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MigrationAssistant.exe - Migration Assistant
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AutoLoader.dll - AutoLoader
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- MigrationAssistant.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Windows Migration Assistant\MigrationAssistant.exe'.
How do I remove Windows Migration Assistant?
You can uninstall Windows Migration Assistant 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 Windows Migration Assistant, 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 Windows Migration Assistant.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
#10,518
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
59.67% |
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Windows 10 |
23.87% |
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Windows Vista |
11.48% |
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Windows XP |
4.98% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.46% |
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Windows 10 Home |
9.56% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.95% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.04% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.77% |
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Windows 8.1 |
5.31% |
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Geography
76.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
76.98% |
United Kingdom |
8.02% |
Canada |
5.45% |
Australia |
2.98% |
Ireland |
0.51% |
France |
0.41% |
Hong Kong |
0.41% |
United Arab Emirates |
0.31% |
New Zealand |
0.31% |
Germany |
0.31% |
Israel |
0.31% |
South Africa |
0.31% |
Malaysia |
0.21% |
Thailand |
0.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.94% |
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Dell |
28.73% |
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Toshiba |
12.22% |
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Acer |
9.73% |
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ASUS |
6.33% |
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Lenovo |
2.94% |
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Sony |
2.26% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.04% |
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Samsung |
1.81% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
9.69% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.20% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.10% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.71% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.71% |
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HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
2.33% |
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About Apple
Apple designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer programs, and personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.apple.com