Should I remove ooVoo?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
41% remove it59% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #993
United States Rank #706
Reach 0.6993%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.92 days
646.74 days >
Average installed length: 339.81 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.7.1001 |
2.70% |
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3.6.9001 |
2.90% |
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3.6.7001 |
6.60% |
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3.6.6001 |
0.82% |
|
3.6.5001 |
6.14% |
|
3.6.4001 |
8.07% |
|
3.6.3001 |
4.31% |
|
3.6.1008 |
3.53% |
|
3.6.1007 |
0.18% |
|
3.5.9060 |
6.81% |
|
3.5.9056 |
4.88% |
|
3.5.9052 |
6.99% |
|
3.5.9041 |
4.19% |
|
3.5.8022 |
3.58% |
|
3.5.7047 |
1.35% |
|
3.5.7046 |
0.25% |
|
3.5.7045 |
0.42% |
|
3.5.6046 |
4.01% |
|
3.5.6045 |
0.84% |
|
3.5.6034 |
1.16% |
|
3.5.5050 |
0.05% |
|
3.5.5049 |
0.09% |
|
3.5.3023 |
4.19% |
|
3.5.3022 |
1.48% |
|
3.5.3018 |
1.81% |
|
3.5.1073 |
0.18% |
|
3.5.1072 |
3.48% |
|
3.5.1071 |
0.16% |
|
3.0.7040 |
1.92% |
|
3.0.7031 |
1.55% |
|
3.0.7023 |
0.86% |
|
3.0.7008 |
1.49% |
|
3.0.7003 |
0.03% |
|
3.0.4039 |
1.34% |
|
3.0.4038 |
0.11% |
|
3.0.4036 |
0.01% |
|
2.9.0105 |
0.51% |
|
2.9.0095 |
0.06% |
|
2.9.0089 |
0.10% |
|
2.9.0087 |
0.01% |
|
2.9.0085 |
0.03% |
|
2.9.0076 |
0.23% |
|
2.9.0075 |
0.03% |
|
2.8.0039 |
0.23% |
|
2.8.0037 |
0.05% |
|
2.8.0036 |
0.09% |
|
2.8.0027 |
0.01% |
|
2.7.069 |
0.02% |
|
2.7.0.65 |
0.02% |
|
2.6.0.20 |
0.11% |
|
2.2.4.34 |
0.01% |
|
57 versions |
ooVoo
What is ooVoo?
ooVoo is a proprietary instant messaging client and is similar to Microsoft's Skype and Apple's FaceTime. Calls can be recorded in real-time and twelve-way video chatting is supported. ooVoo provides real-time comments and warnings about performance and usage, and has a connection speed display that gives an indication of latency. ooVoo allows registered users to communicate through free instant messaging, voice, and video chat. Browser-based video call allows the creator of the web chat to invite non-ooVoo users into the call via email, instant messaging, or social network.
About (from ooVoo)
You can get ooVoo for free on your PC or your Mac and start video chatting right away. ooVoo’s desktop application allows you to video chat with your friends and family on their own PCs or Macs, and also on their smartphones (iOS, Android) and tablets. Group video calls with up to 12 people. Set up a web chat room for ... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 3.6.4001, with over 82% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the 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 main program executable is oovoo.exe. The software installer includes 12 files and is usually about 21.02 MB (22,041,054 bytes).
ooVoo has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.oovoo.com
Help link: support.oovoo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ooVoo
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{FAA7F8FF-3C05-4A61-8F14-D8A6E9ED6623}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 21.02 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ooVoo
Program executable: | oovoo.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\oovoo\oovoo.exe |
MD5: | 288906d0e984d49c4735d9a7ff59a526 |
Additional files:
-
_6FEFF9B68218417F98F549.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- ooVoo.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{7AB4456C-B433-4E34-8AA9-1F1E5A02FE68}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- ooVoo.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ooVoo.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\ooVoo\oovoo.exe /minimized.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- ooVoo.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ooVoo\ooVoo.exe'.
How do I remove ooVoo?
You can uninstall ooVoo 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 ooVoo, 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 ooVoo.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win 10 0%
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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 41%
Keep it 59%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
65.97% |
|
Windows 10 |
26.10% |
|
Windows Vista |
4.66% |
|
Windows XP |
3.25% |
|
Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.95% |
|
Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.30% |
|
Windows 8.1 |
9.47% |
|
Windows 7 Professional |
6.23% |
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Windows 10 Home |
5.04% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.68% |
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Geography
65.84% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
65.84% |
Iran |
5.20% |
United Kingdom |
3.51% |
Italy |
2.35% |
Germany |
1.97% |
Canada |
1.74% |
Greece |
1.21% |
France |
0.94% |
India |
0.92% |
MA |
0.79% |
Australia |
0.69% |
Spain |
0.69% |
Saudi Arabia |
0.67% |
Israel |
0.58% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
27.58% |
|
Dell |
18.13% |
|
Lenovo |
17.48% |
|
Acer |
12.41% |
|
ASUS |
8.55% |
|
Toshiba |
8.35% |
|
GIGABYTE |
3.41% |
|
Samsung |
2.84% |
|
Intel |
0.71% |
|
Alienware |
0.53% |
|
Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.46% |
|
LENOVO 4334 |
5.74% |
|
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.28% |
|
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
4.24% |
|
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.20% |
|
LENOVO 0679 |
2.99% |
|
About (from ooVoo LLC.)
First there was email. Then there was IM. Then the Internet phone.
Publisher URL: www.oovoo.com