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Should I remove AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,314
United States Rank #21,418
Reach 0.0036%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 3.16 days
93.28 days >
Average installed length: 49.01 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.3.3 27.14%
1.3.2 4.29%
1.3.1 2.86%
1.2.9 5.71%
1.2.8 24.29%
1.2.7 1.43%
1.2.5 5.71%
1.2.3 5.71%
1.2.0 1.43%
1.1.6 1.43%
1.1.5 2.86%
1.0.9 8.57%
1.0.8 2.86%
1.0.7 1.43%
1.0.6 1.43%
1.0.3 2.86%

AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE

Overview

AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE is a program developed by GIGABYTE Technology Co.,Inc. The most used version is 1.3.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is aorus.exe. The software installer includes 59 files and is usually about 52.65 MB (55,208,678 bytes). GvAutoUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: www.gigabyte.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 52.65 MB

Program filesFiles installed by AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE

Program executable:aorus.exe
AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE
Path:C:\Program Files\gigabyte\aorus graphics engine\aorus.exe
MD5:c5b7f417bf7699b9bfd2bfa68f067dd2
Additional files:
  • GvFireware.dll - GvFireware Dynamic Link Library
  • MFCCPU.dll - MFCCPU Dynamic Link Library (MFCCPU DLL)
  • GvKm.dll - GvKm BY VGA software Dept. (VGA software Dept.Release Date: 110323)
  • atipdlxx32.dll (by ATI Technologies) - ATI Desktop Component (ATI Desktop CWDDEDI DLL)
  • GvAutoUpdate.dll
  • GvOrderLib.dll
  • GvCrypt.dll - GvCrypt Library (Algorithm of file encrypt and decrypt)
  • GvLedLib.dll
  • GvVGAConfig.dll
  • atiadlxx.dll (by Advanced Micro Devices) - ADL Component (ADL)
  • GvBiosLib.dll - VGA BIOS Library
  • GvDisplay.dll - GIGABYTE VGA APIs
  • CW2.dll - ColorWheel2
  • GvComA.dll - GvCom.dll (Designed by VGA software Dept.)
  • GvComW.dll
  • Gigabyte.dll (by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY) - EasyTune (Gigabyte)
  • Gigabyte.EasyTune.Common.dll (by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY) - Gigabyte.EasyTune.Common
  • Gigabyte.Engine.dll - Gigabyte.Engine
  • Gigabyte.EnvironmentControl.Common.dll - Gigabyte.EnvironmentControl.Common
  • Gigabyte.GraphicsCard.Common.dll - Gigabyte.GraphicsCard.Common
  • Flasher.exe - Flasher (GIGABYTE Keyboard Led Controler)
  • GVolume.dll - GVolume
  • LedLib2.dll - LedLib2
  • dmLib.dll - dmLib
  • MBLed.exe - MBLed
  • autorun.exe
  • BSL430.dll
  • GPCIDrv.sys
  • GPCIDrv64.sys
  • Launcher.exe
  • loading.exe
  • MFC71.dll
  • mfc71u.dll
  • mfc80.dll
  • mfc90.dll
  • mfcm80.dll
  • mfcm80u.dll
  • mfcm90.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • GvOrderLib.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TubeSave' with the class of {BD2D798A-1375-475C-AA28-4CB52EB481D6}.
Scheduled Task
  • AORUS.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Launcher GIGABYTE AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE' (runs on boot).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • AORUS.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Launcher GIGABYTE AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE.

How do I remove AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE?

You can uninstall AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE, 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 AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 89%
Win 7 (SP1) 11%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 88.57%
Windows 7 11.43%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 55.71%
Windows 10 Home 25.71%
Windows 7 Professional 4.29%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.29%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.86%
Windows 10 Education 1.43%

Distribution by countryGeography

82.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 82.57%
  United Kingdom 4.59%
  France 3.67%
  Germany 1.83%
  Brazil 0.92%
  Canada 0.92%
  DK 0.92%
  Greece 0.92%
  Italy 0.92%
  Netherlands 0.92%
  Sweden 0.92%
  UA 0.92%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 27.27%
Hewlett-Packard 27.27%
ASUS 18.18%
Acer 18.18%
Dell 9.09%
Common models
ASUS All Series 9.52%
Gigabyte Z270X-Gaming 5 4.76%
Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gamin... 4.76%
MSI MS-7A63 4.76%
HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC 4.76%
MSI MS-7A71 2.38%

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