AutoMode Switcher
Overview
AutoMode Switcher is a program developed by Creative Technology Ltd. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The main program executable is ctsmode.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.15 MB (1,202,288 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 27% of users of AutoMode Switcher come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.creative.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Creative\AutoMode Switcher
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9
Estimated size: 1.15 MB
Files installed by AutoMode Switcher
| Program executable: | ctsmode.exe |
| Name: | Auto Mode Switcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\creative\automode switcher\ctsmode.exe |
| MD5: | 79f543771d1893afda2d2d2d476b5b73 |
Additional files:
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CTAudEp.dll - Audio Endpoint Selection
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ShHook.dll - Auto Mode Switcher
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- CTSMode.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'CTSMode' and executes as C:\Program Files\Creative\AutoMode Switcher\CTSMode.exe /trayicon /nt.
How do I remove AutoMode Switcher?
You can uninstall AutoMode Switcher 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 AutoMode Switcher, 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 AutoMode Switcher.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win 7 2%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
77.42% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.97% |
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| Windows XP |
1.61% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
38.71% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.97% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
9.68% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
4.84% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
4.84% |
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Geography
27.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.27% |
| Germany |
21.21% |
| United Kingdom |
7.58% |
| France |
6.06% |
| Poland |
6.06% |
| Canada |
4.55% |
| Australia |
3.03% |
| Belgium |
3.03% |
| Finland |
3.03% |
| Portugal |
3.03% |
| Taiwan |
3.03% |
| Austria |
1.52% |
| Hungary |
1.52% |
| Iran |
1.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
34.29% |
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| ASUS |
31.43% |
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| Dell |
11.43% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.57% |
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| Acer |
5.71% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.71% |
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| Gateway |
2.86% |
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Common models |
| Micro-Star MS-7599 |
7.69% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
7.69% |
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| ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC P5W ... |
3.85% |
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| Gigabyte Z87-HD3 |
3.85% |
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| Gigabyte Z87-D3HP |
3.85% |
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| Gigabyte Z68XP-UD4 |
3.85% |
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About Creative Technology Ltd
Creative designs, manufactures and distributes digitized sound and video boards, computers and related multimedia, and personal digital entertainment products.
Publisher URL: us.creative.com