Should I remove GIGABYTE OC_GURU II?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #4,576
United States Rank #6,011
Reach 0.1150%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 5.17 days
152.40 days >
Average installed length: 80.08 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.08.0000 |
0.88% |
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| 2.07.0000 |
0.18% |
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| 2.05.0000 |
0.75% |
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| 2.04.0000 |
0.04% |
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| 2.00.0000 |
1.46% |
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| 1.99.0000 |
0.40% |
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| 1.98.0000 |
0.18% |
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| 1.96.0000 |
1.15% |
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| 1.95.0000 |
0.35% |
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| 1.94.0000 |
0.44% |
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| 1.92.0000 |
0.62% |
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| 1.90.0000 |
8.73% |
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| 1.89.0000 |
0.35% |
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| 1.88.0000 |
1.28% |
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| 1.87.0000 |
0.44% |
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| 1.86.0000 |
0.09% |
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| 1.84.0000 |
2.47% |
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| 1.82.0000 |
0.88% |
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| 1.81.0000 |
0.62% |
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| 1.80.0000 |
0.04% |
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| 1.78.0000 |
1.68% |
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| 1.77.0000 |
2.16% |
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| 1.74.0000 |
1.81% |
|
| 1.73.0000 |
0.13% |
|
| 1.69.0000 |
15.75% |
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| 1.67.0000 |
2.21% |
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| 1.66.0000 |
0.40% |
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| 1.65.0000 |
1.50% |
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| 1.63.0000 |
0.97% |
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| 1.62.0000 |
0.44% |
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| 1.61.0000 |
2.16% |
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| 1.60.0000 |
1.76% |
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| 1.57.0000 |
0.53% |
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| 1.56.0000 |
1.32% |
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| 1.55.0000 |
1.72% |
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| 1.52.0000 |
1.01% |
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| 1.51.0000 |
0.93% |
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| 1.50.0000 |
1.28% |
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| 1.49.0000 |
0.71% |
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| 1.48.0000 |
0.84% |
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| 1.47.0000 |
5.34% |
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| 1.46.0000 |
2.96% |
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| 1.44.0000 |
1.90% |
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| 1.42.0000 |
1.32% |
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| 1.41.0000 |
0.22% |
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| 1.39.0000 |
0.13% |
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| 1.37.0000 |
6.04% |
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| 1.36.0000 |
0.79% |
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| 1.35.0000 |
0.04% |
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| 1.34.0000 |
0.66% |
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| 1.31.0000 |
1.01% |
|
| 56 versions |
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GIGABYTE OC_GURU II
Overview
GIGABYTE OC_GURU II is a software program developed by GIGABYTE. The most common release is 1.69.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 OC_GURU.exe. The setup package generally installs about 23 files and is usually about 28.65 MB (30,042,124 bytes). The installed file GvAutoUpdate.dll 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 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 33% of users of GIGABYTE OC_GURU II come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.gigabyte.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GIGABYTE OC_GURU II\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\Driver\1150\INTEL3~1\IDriver.exe /M{5588D686-D23B-4C9D-BDFA-2A7875CD3722} /l1033
Estimated size: 28.65 MB
Files installed by GIGABYTE OC_GURU II
| Program executable: | OC_GURU.exe |
| Name: | OC_GURU II |
| Graphics Card Smart Tuner. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GIGABYTE OC_GURU II\OC_GURU.exe |
| MD5: | 4b66259bbe95a58b8ad14f3682bbd818 |
Additional files:
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GvKm.dll - GvKm BY VGA software Dept.
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GvCrypt.dll - GvCrypt Library (Algorithm of file encrypt and decrypt)
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GvBiosLib.dll - VGA BIOS Library
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GvDisplay.dll - GIGABYTE VGA APIs
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OC_GURU.exe - OC_GURU II (Graphics Card Smart Tuner.)
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GvOsd.dll - GvOsd.dll Release Date: 2012.04.29
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Launcher.exe - Launcher (Graphics Card Smart Tuner Launcher)
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GvAutoUpdate.dll
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GvFireware.dll
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GPCIDrv.sys
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GPCIDrv64.sys
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- OC_GURU.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BD809213-FB8F-46C0-9F85-0B01E02E2CBD}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- OC_GURU.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 6.
Startup File (User Run)
- OC_GURU.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'New startup' and executes as "C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\GIGABYTE OC_GURU II\OC_GURU.exe".
How do I remove GIGABYTE OC_GURU II?
You can uninstall GIGABYTE OC_GURU II 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 GIGABYTE OC_GURU II, 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 GIGABYTE OC_GURU II.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win 10 0%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
51.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
47.02% |
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| Windows XP |
0.62% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.16% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.95% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
13.56% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.73% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.63% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.41% |
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Geography
32.70% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
32.70% |
| Germany |
9.19% |
| France |
5.90% |
| Australia |
5.06% |
| United Kingdom |
4.49% |
| Italy |
3.37% |
| Spain |
3.33% |
| Poland |
2.89% |
| Canada |
2.05% |
| Sweden |
1.73% |
| Romania |
1.52% |
| Russia |
1.48% |
| Czech Republic |
1.48% |
| Netherlands |
1.40% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
26.76% |
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| ASUS |
23.32% |
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| Acer |
20.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.36% |
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| Dell |
11.06% |
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| Intel |
2.84% |
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| Alienware |
1.20% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.05% |
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| Lenovo |
0.90% |
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| MSI |
0.75% |
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| Samsung |
0.45% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
28.16% |
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| MSI MS-7821 |
3.00% |
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| MSI MS-7850 |
2.74% |
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| MSI MS-7917 |
2.09% |
|
| MSI MS-7693 |
2.09% |
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| Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 3 |
1.96% |
|
About GIGABYTE
Gigabyte is a manufacturer of computer hardware products known for its motherboards whose customers include custom PC manufacturers such as Alienware as well as some larger OEMs.
Publisher URL: www.gigabyte.com