Strange files added

BillP · ‎2021-07-01

Greetings,

I just installed PowerChute Personal Edition 3.0.2 onto Windows 7 Home Premium, and I noticed that the following files were installed into %userProfile% (c:\Users\Shane\):

dotnetfolder.txt

en_res.dll

es_res.dll

fr_res.dll

grm_res.dll

it_res.dll

jp_res.dll

mfc80u.dll

Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest

Microsoft.VC80.MFC.manifest

msvcr80.dll

PCPE Setup.exe

PCPE_3.0.1.msi

pt_res.dll

ResourceReader.dll

ru_res.dll

zh_res.dll

What are these files for? It is very strange that they would be installed into the user's directory. Are they safe to delete?

Thanks,

Shane.

Back-UPS RS 1500G

BillP · ‎2021-07-01

Hi Shane,

Yes, it's fine. Noted in the bottom of the knowledge base I pasted, it says -> NOTE: The removal of the files will not affect the performance of the application and can be removed at the users discretion. These files are not harmful and do not require removal.

See Answer In Context

BillP · ‎2021-07-01

Here is an explanation -> Why do I see PowerChute Personal Edition files left in users folder after installation is complete? ...

BillP · ‎2021-07-01

Sorry, I didn't get an email when you replied.

So, it is safe to delete these files?

Thanks,

Shane.

BillP · ‎2021-07-01

Hi Shane,

Yes, it's fine. Noted in the bottom of the knowledge base I pasted, it says -> NOTE: The removal of the files will not affect the performance of the application and can be removed at the users discretion. These files are not harmful and do not require removal.