Should I remove O&O FileDirect?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #45,653
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.275 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by O&O Software GmbH
O&O FileDirect
Overview
O&O FileDirect is a software program developed by O&O Software GmbH. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 15.89 MB (16,657,336 bytes). The installed file ooliveupdate.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 67% of users of O&O FileDirect come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.oo-software.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\OO Software\FileDirect\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0A0888C0-B578-4017-9279-C739EDE5919E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 15.89 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by O&O FileDirect
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oofd.exe - O&O FileDirect
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oofdag.exe
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oofdagrs.dll
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oofdgateway.dll
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oofdgateway.exe
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oofdsecm.dll
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oofdsecmrs.dll
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ooliveupdate.exe - O&O LiveUpdate
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- oofdag.exe runs as a service named 'O&O FileDirect' (OO FileDirect) "O&O FileDirect Service".
How do I remove O&O FileDirect?
You can uninstall O&O FileDirect 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 O&O FileDirect, 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 O&O FileDirect.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 79%
Win 7 (SP1) 21%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
78.95% |
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| Windows 7 |
21.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
47.37% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
31.58% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.53% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| Germany |
14.81% |
| United Kingdom |
7.41% |
| Switzerland |
3.70% |
| Spain |
3.70% |
| Netherlands |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
18.18% |
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| Acer |
18.18% |
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| Medion |
9.09% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Shuttle SG33 |
7.69% |
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| MEDION Akoya P5320 E MD88... |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 20AVCTO1WW |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
7.69% |
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| HP EliteBook 2570p |
7.69% |
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About O&O Software GmbH
The company develops and sells software products for data management and security, the first product beingO&O Defrag.
Publisher URL: www.oo-software.com