Should I remove I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?

2% remove it98% keep it

Overall Sentiment

Excellent

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How common is it?

Reach 0.0005%

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.02.0000	10.00%
1.01.0000	70.00%
1.00.0000	20.00%

I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer

from I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.

Remove I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer

Overview

I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer is a program developed by I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. The most used version is 1.01.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 5.16 MB (5,408,828 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 67% of users of I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States.

Program details

URL: www.iodata.jp

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\I-O DATA\IOWiFi

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{3DDE99FF-D99B-4D6A-AD1C-AFC0944E3175}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0011 -removeonly

Estimated size: 5.16 MB

Language: Japanese

Files installed by I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer

IOWDWPS.exe - I-O DATA Wi-FiDirect and WPS Utility
IOWiFiSt.exe - I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer
IOWiFiAp.exe - IOWiFiAp
ICSDHCP.dll (by Ralink Technology) - ICSDHCP Dynamic Link Library (ICSDHCP DLL)
RaAPAPI.dll (by Ralink Technology) - RaAPAPI Dynamic Link Library (RaAPAPI DLL)
RaWLAPI.dll - RaWLAPI Dynamic Link Library (RaWLAPI DLL)
RaRegistry.exe - Ralink RalinkRegistryWriter (RalinkRegistryWriter)
RaRegistry64.exe
SelectCard.exe - SelectCard Application (Select Wan interface for ICS)
RaSwapEx.exe (by Ralink) - Ralink RaSwap (RaSwap)
CoInstaller.dll
RaInst.exe
RaSwap.exe
SelectWAN.exe

Behaviors exhibited

2 Services

RaRegistry64.exe runs as a service named 'Ralink Registry Writer 64' (RalinkRegistryWriter64).
RaRegistry.exe runs as a service named 'Ralink Registry Writer' (RalinkRegistryWriter).

Resource utilization averages
Show technical details

RaRegistry.exe
Memory:	2.24 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0008430112%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00052790%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00031511%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	221,947	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	7	70 average
I/O reads/min:	11 Bytes	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	0 Bytes	105.02 KB average
RaRegistry64.exe
Memory:	1.3 MB
Total CPU:	0.0000032738%
Kernel CPU:	0.00000164%
User CPU:	0.00000164%
CPU cycles/sec:	102
I/O reads/min:	0 Bytes

How do I remove I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer?

You can uninstall I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer 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 I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer, 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 I-O DATA Wi-Fi Mode Changer.

OS VERSIONS

Win 7 (SP1) 60%

Win XP 10%

HOW IT RUNS

Windows Service? Yes

(Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS

Uninstall it 2%

Keep it 98%

Windows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Windows 7	60.00%
Windows Vista	30.00%
Windows XP	10.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional	40.00%
Windows Vista Home Premiu...	20.00%
Windows Vista Business	10.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate	10.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium	10.00%
Microsoft Windows XP	10.00%

Geography

66.67% of installs come from Japan

Which countries install it?

Japan	66.67%
United States	33.33%

PC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Dell	40.00%
ASUS	40.00%
Sony	20.00%
Common models
THIRDWAVE CORPORATION Pri...	14.29%
Sony VGN-FZ92S	14.29%
Panasonic Corporation CF-...	14.29%
FUJITSU FMVNB4Y3	14.29%
Dell Vostro 220s Series	14.29%
Dell Inspiron 530	14.29%

Publisher URL: www.iodata.com

Learn more about I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.

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