Should I remove MSI Smart Utilities?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.0.11	39.02%
2.0.0.10	43.12%
2.0.0.09	2.50%
2.0.0.08	0.11%
2.0.0.06	15.24%

Typically installed together

• MSI Super Charger

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• MSI Command Center
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• MSI Live Update 6
• Winki
• CLICKBIOSII
• MSI Live Update
• MSI Gaming APP
• EasyViewer
• VideoGenie
• MSI HOUSE
• NetworkGenie
• KLM
• MSI GamingApp
• Liveupdate4
• AudioGenie
• i-Charger
• MSI VGA Overclock Tool
• CommandCenter
• OSD hot keys
• MSI Kombustor 2.3.0
• DualCoreCenter
• OTPService
• MSI Afterburner 2.2.3
• msi EasyViewer
• OverclockingCenter
• Super RAID
• BIOS Code Unlocked Technology
• EasyFace Logon
• SmartMediaLink
• WindTouch4
• WindLinkage
• WindPipe
• WindCube
• WindABC
• GreenPowerCenterII
• SmartSync_Server
• SoftwareInstall
• TeamingGenie
• MSI Interceptor DS100 Gaming Mouse
• MSI_APS
• WindMatch
• DirectOC
• SuperCharger

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from MSI Co., LTD

Remove MSI Smart Utilities by MSI Co., LTD

MSI Smart Utilities is a software program developed by MSI Co., LTD. The most common release is 2.0.0.10, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 20 files and is usually about 99.81 MB (104,661,474 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 44% of users of MSI Smart Utilities come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.

URL: www.msi.com

Installation folder: C:\MSI\Smart Utilities\

Uninstaller: "C:\MSI\Smart Utilities\unins000.exe"

Estimated size: 99.81 MB

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 MSI Smart Utilities, 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 MSI Smart Utilities.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 66% Win 8.1 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	44.49%
France	10.27%
Germany	7.63%
United Kingdom	5.28%
Italy	3.49%
Canada	2.92%
Netherlands	2.45%
DK	1.79%
Belgium	1.60%
Poland	1.51%
Australia	1.23%
Spain	1.04%
Norway	0.94%
Sweden	0.94%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Micro-Star International (MSI) is a motherboard and video card manufacturer that also manufactures a wide range of products including notebooks, gaming laptops, All-in-One PCs, servers and workstations, industrial PCs, household appliances, car infotainment products, barebone systems and communication devices.

Publisher URL: www.msi.com

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