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Should I remove DisplayLink Graphics Driver?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #18,710
United States Rank #11,160
Reach 0.0124%

Versions

VersionDistribution
9.2.2420.0 0.82%
9.2.2220.0 0.41%
9.1.1651.0 0.41%
9.1.1563.0 0.41%
8.6.1317.0 0.41%
8.6.1204.0 0.41%
8.5.3490.0 0.82%
8.5.3365.0 1.22%
8.5.3276.0 2.04%
8.4.3485.0 1.22%
8.4.3026.0 12.24%
8.4.2262.0 0.41%
8.3.2099.0 0.41%
8.3.2010.0 5.31%
8.3.1908.0 1.63%
8.2.2152.0 3.67%
8.2.1956.0 6.12%
8.2.1646.0 7.35%
8.2.1494.0 2.04%
8.2.1409.0 0.82%
8.1.848.0 13.47%
8.0.923.0 8.98%
8.0.778.0 24.49%
8.0.644.0 2.86%
8.0.483.0 2.04%

Other programs by DisplayLink

DisplayLink Graphics Driver

Overview

DisplayLink Graphics Driver is a software program developed by DisplayLink. The most common release is 8.0.778.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 RunAfterMsiexec.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 64.18 MB (67,293,960 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 80% of users of DisplayLink Graphics Driver come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.displaylink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BC6847CB-805C-4E2F-8AA1-EFBBE30E81E7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 64.18 MB
Language: English (United Kingdom)

Program filesFiles installed by DisplayLink Graphics Driver

Program executable:RunAfterMsiexec.exe
Name:DisplayLink Core Software v8.0.778.0
DisplayLink RunAfterMsiexec
Path:C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\RunAfterMsiexec.exe
MD5:7008961c50af534e9f7b49648d9873ac
Additional files:
  • AddOnApi.dll - DisplayLink Core Software v7.5.54609.0 (DisplayLink Add-On Api)
  • AddOnApi64.dll
  • DisplayLinkUserAgent.exe - DisplayLinkUserAgent Application
  • InstallerApi.dll - DisplayLink Installer Api
  • InstallerApi64.dll
  • RunAfterMsiexec.exe - DisplayLink RunAfterMsiexec
  • DisplayLinkTrayApp.exe - DisplayLink Core Software v9.2.2420.0 (DisplayLinkUI Sys-Tray Application)
  • DisplayLinkUI.exe - DisplayLink Core Software v8.4.3026.0

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • RunAfterMsiexec.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F29BF65F-CB7C-49AD-9282-5453FB182CEE}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • DisplayLinkUI.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DisplayLinkUI' which loads as "C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\DisplayLinkUI.exe" -basicMode.

How do I remove DisplayLink Graphics Driver?

You can uninstall DisplayLink Graphics Driver 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 DisplayLink Graphics Driver, 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 DisplayLink Graphics Driver.

HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#18,710

Distribution by countryGeography

80.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 80.05%
  Germany 4.52%
  United Kingdom 3.19%
  Italy 1.60%
  Singapore 1.60%
  Netherlands 1.33%
  Switzerland 1.06%
  France 1.06%
  Czech Republic 0.80%
  DK 0.80%
  Norway 0.80%
  Spain 0.53%
  Austria 0.27%
  Australia 0.27%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 36.08%
Lenovo 23.71%
Hewlett-Packard 21.13%
ASUS 10.82%
Acer 3.61%
MSI 2.58%
Alienware 1.03%
GIGABYTE 1.03%
Common models
Dell XPS 15 9560 3.55%
Dell XPS 13 9343 2.84%
Dell XPS L322X 2.13%
HP HP ProBook 430 G4 2.13%
Dell XPS 15 9550 2.13%
Dell XPS 13 9360 2.13%

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