Should I remove GIMP Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #41,524
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.8.19 |
100.00% |
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GIMP Updater
Overview
GIMP Updater is a software program developed by GIMP. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 2 files. The installed file Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 61% of users of GIMP Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Austria.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\dokumente und einstellungen\dieter\anwendungsdaten\gimp updater
Uninstaller: C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\Dieter\Anwendungsdaten\GIMP Updater\uninst.exe
Files installed by GIMP Updater
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- Updater.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GIMP Updater' and executes as C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\GIMP Updater\Updater.exe.
How do I remove GIMP Updater?
You can uninstall GIMP Updater 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 GIMP Updater, 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 GIMP Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 77%
Win XP 4%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
76.92% |
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| Windows 7 |
19.23% |
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| Windows XP |
3.85% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
19.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.54% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.85% |
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Geography
61.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.11% |
| Germany |
30.56% |
| Austria |
2.78% |
| Switzerland |
2.78% |
| Netherlands |
2.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Medion |
25.00% |
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| ASUS |
18.75% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.75% |
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| Lenovo |
12.50% |
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| Toshiba |
6.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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| Dell |
6.25% |
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| Acer |
6.25% |
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Common models |
| Wortmann_AG TERRA_MOBILE_... |
4.17% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L50-C |
4.17% |
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| MSI MS-7891 |
4.17% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.17% |
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| Medion S6417 MD99651 |
4.17% |
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| MEDION P7812 |
4.17% |
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