Should I remove SMSC Core Graphics Software?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
5.7.71.5778	0.61%
5.3.60.6579	31.77%
5.2.59.0297	9.78%
5.1.55.8876	20.57%
5.0.54.6162	2.24%
4.1.52.4491	1.63%
4.0.50.9088	7.74%
3.3.50.0316	0.20%
3.2.48.9685	1.02%
3.1.46.2657	16.09%
3.0.45.7819	2.65%
2.10.43.2951	0.20%
2.9.41.8515	1.02%
2.8.40.7443	3.87%
2.7.40.1945	0.61%

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from SMSC

Remove SMSC Core Graphics Software

SMSC Core Graphics Software is a software program developed by SMSC. The most common release is 5.3.60.6579, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 primary executable is named shell32_1.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 18.57 MB (19,476,627 bytes). 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 45% of users of SMSC Core Graphics Software come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

URL: www.smsc.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SGFX\

Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {10B18484-52BF-4CEC-B214-5D23AF7756B0}

Estimated size: 18.57 MB

Language: English (United States)

sgfxmgr.exe
Memory:	1.95 MB	21.09 MB average
User CPU:	0.00000625%	0.015104% average
Switches/sec:	18	70 average

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 SMSC Core Graphics Software, 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 SMSC Core Graphics Software.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 62% Win 7 0%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	44.58%
United Kingdom	4.69%
Germany	3.79%
Italy	3.61%
Netherlands	3.07%
France	2.89%
Australia	2.17%
Sweden	2.17%
India	1.81%
Saudi Arabia	1.81%
Canada	1.62%
South Africa	1.26%
Mexico	1.08%
Czech Republic	0.90%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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