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S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver

Overview

S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver is a software program developed by S3 Graphics Co. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named S3ScrnToys.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 6.53 MB (6,846,503 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 56% of users of S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver come from the United States, it is also popular in Hong Kong and Thailand.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\S3\Chrome4x\s3install.exe /u -log Chrome4x.uns
Estimated size: 6.53 MB

Program filesFiles installed by S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver

Program executable:S3ScrnToys.exe
Name:S3 Graphics ScreenToys
S3 Graphics ScreenToys Utility Manager
Path:C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3\S3ScrnToys.exe
MD5:4050579552d37c8bfb2fd645f5538ff8
Additional files:
  • s3ovrlay.dll - S3ColorPlus/S3Overlay Utility (S3ColorPus/S3Overlay Utility (32-bit))
  • S3Gamma2.dll - S3 Screen Toys Utility Suite (S3Gamma Plus)
  • S3Power.dll - S3 multi-chip config and power utility
  • chrome3.exe - S3 Graphics ScreenToys (S3 Graphics ScreenToys Utility Manager)
  • s3cfg3d.dll - Part of S3 Screen Toys (S3Config3D Utility (32-bit))
  • S3Disply.dll - S3 multi-chip display switch utility (32-bit)
  • s3info2.dll - S3 Graphics Display Adapter Information Utility
  • s3launch.dll - S3 Graphics ScreenToys Launcher (32-bit)
  • S3MultiChrome.dll - S3Config3D multiChrome function (32-bit)
  • S3ScrnToys.exe
  • s3chromo.dll - S3Chromo Utility (S3Chromo Utility (32-bit))
  • S3Ctxt.dll - S3Ctxt Desktop Context Menu (32-bit)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • S3Ctxt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'S3Ctxt' with a class of {1D0A702E-DBF1-46a6-8DDB-716535E24F75}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • S3ScrnToys.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Chrome3' which loads as C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3\S3ScrnToys.exe -chkautorun.

How do I remove S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver?

You can uninstall S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display 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 S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display 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 S3 Graphics CHROME 400/500 Series Display Driver.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
ASUS
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 25%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 100.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows 7 Professional 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows Seven Black Editi... 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 55.56%
  Hong Kong 22.22%
  Thailand 22.22%

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