Should I remove S3 Graphics Utilities?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #23,510
Reach 0.0080%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.6401.25d56-0920 |
0.64% |
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| 3.6401.25d55-0819 |
0.64% |
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| 3.6401.25d30-0427 |
0.64% |
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| 3.6401.25c24-1008 |
0.64% |
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| 3.6401.25c17-0909 |
6.37% |
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| 3.6401.25c14-0724 |
2.55% |
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| 3.6401.22-1209[E2UMA] |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d68-0417 |
1.91% |
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| 3.3201.25d61-0831 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d60-0306 |
1.27% |
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| 3.3201.25d55-0819 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d54-0725 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d50-0526 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d43-0216 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25d40-1013 |
1.27% |
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| 3.3201.25d37-0827 |
3.18% |
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| 3.3201.25d32-0628 |
1.27% |
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| 3.3201.25d30-0427 |
2.55% |
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| 3.3201.25c24-1008 |
0.64% |
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| 3.3201.25c23-0722 |
36.94% |
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| 3.3201.25c21-0421 |
1.27% |
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| 3.3201.25c17-0909 |
16.56% |
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| 3.3201.25c14-0724 |
16.56% |
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| 3.3201.11-0606[E2UMA] |
1.27% |
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S3 Graphics Utilities
from S3 Graphics Co. Ltd.
Overview
S3 Graphics Utilities is a program developed by S3 Graphics Co. The most used version is 3.3201.25c23-0722, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is chrome3.exe. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 15.36 MB (16,108,751 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 28% of users of S3 Graphics Utilities come from Brazil, it is also popular in the United States and Germany.
Program details
Help link: chromezone.s3graphics.com/forums
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3
Uninstaller: Rundll32 setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultUnInstall.NT 0 C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3\chrome3.inf
Estimated size: 15.36 MB
Files installed by S3 Graphics Utilities
| Program executable: | chrome3.exe |
| Name: | S3 ScreenToys |
| ScreenToys Utility Manager for S3/VIA Display Adaptors |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\s3graphics\chrome3\chrome3.exe |
| MD5: | 1720bd0720a32a0621bccf4c16f50c5b |
Additional files:
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s3ovrlay.dll - S3ColorPlus/S3Overlay Utility (S3ColorPus/S3Overlay Utility (32-bit))
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s3cfg3d.dll - S3 Screen Toys Utility Suite (S3Config3D Utility (32-bit))
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s3chromo.dll - S3Chromo Utility (32-bit)
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S3Disply.dll - S3 multi-chip display switch utility (32-bit)
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S3Gamma2.dll - S3Gamma Plus
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S3Hotkey.dll - S3Hotkey
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s3info2.dll - S3 Graphics Display Adapter Information Utility
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s3launch.dll - S3 Graphics ScreenToys Launcher (32-bit)
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S3Power.dll - S3 multi-chip config and power utility
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S3Rflock.dll - s3reflock (32-bit)
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S3DtoyHk.dll - Part of S3 Screen Toys (S3DeskToys (32-bit))
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S3Dtoys.exe
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S3Ctxt.dll - S3Ctxt Desktop Context Menu (32-bit)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- S3Ctxt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'S3Ctxt' with a class of {1D0A702E-DBF1-46a6-8DDB-716535E24F75}.
How do I remove S3 Graphics Utilities?
You can uninstall S3 Graphics Utilities 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 S3 Graphics 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove S3 Graphics Utilities.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 66%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #23,510
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
85.35% |
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| Windows XP |
7.64% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.10% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
43.95% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.56% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.64% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.55% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.27% |
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Geography
27.71% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
| Brazil |
27.71% |
| United States |
12.05% |
| Germany |
7.23% |
| Mexico |
7.23% |
| MA |
4.22% |
| Spain |
4.22% |
| DZ |
3.01% |
| Italy |
3.01% |
| Hungary |
2.41% |
| France |
1.81% |
| Turkey |
1.81% |
| Ecuador |
1.81% |
| UA |
1.81% |
| TN |
1.81% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
49.35% |
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| ASUS |
11.69% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.79% |
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| Dell |
6.49% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.49% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
6.49% |
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| Lenovo |
5.19% |
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| Sahara |
3.90% |
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| Medion |
2.60% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte GA-VM900M |
7.14% |
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| Semp Toshiba IS-1462 |
5.56% |
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| BIOSTAR Group P4M900-M7 F... |
5.56% |
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| FUJITSU SIEMENS AMILO Li1... |
4.76% |
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| Semp Toshiba K201 |
3.97% |
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| Positivo Positivo Mobile |
3.97% |
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