Should I remove xVideoServiceThief?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.5.2	9.01%
2.5.1	25.38%
2.5	15.62%
2.4.1	41.44%
2.4	4.05%
2.3.5	1.05%
2.3.3	0.45%
2.3.1	0.15%
2.3	1.50%
2.2	0.30%
2.1	0.15%
2.0.1	0.30%
2.0.0	0.15%
1.8.2	0.30%
1.6.1	0.15%

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from Xesc & Technology

xVideoServiceThief is a software program developed by Xesc & Technology. The most common release is 2.4.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named xVideoServiceThief.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 11.57 MB (12,128,708 bytes). The installed file xUpdater.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 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 47% of users of xVideoServiceThief come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

URL: xviservicethief.sourceforge.net

Help link: xviservicethief.sourceforge.net/index.php?action=onlinehelp

Installation folder: C:\xVideoServiceThief\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{129FC9F8-206B-4C29-9B45-8D53B10EC6C7}

Estimated size: 11.57 MB

Language: English (United States)

1. 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.
2. When you find the program xVideoServiceThief, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove xVideoServiceThief.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 56% Win 7 0%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

GLOBAL RANK #10,479

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	46.68%
Germany	10.26%
Italy	5.51%
France	4.13%
United Kingdom	4.13%
Japan	3.00%
Canada	2.38%
Hungary	2.25%
Brazil	2.13%
Spain	2.00%
Netherlands	2.00%
Australia	1.38%
Belgium	1.38%
India	1.25%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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