Should I remove Skip Metro Suite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,312
United States Rank #34,179
Reach 0.0058%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.1.0 |
94.78% |
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2.0.0.0 |
2.61% |
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1.2.0.1 |
0.87% |
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1.1.1 |
0.87% |
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1.1 |
0.87% |
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Skip Metro Suite
from Sergey Tkachenko
Overview
Skip Metro Suite is a software program developed by Sergey Tkachenko. The most common release is 2.1.1.0, 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 7 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. While about 31% of users of Skip Metro Suite come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: winaero.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\skip metro suite
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Skip Metro Suite\uninst.exe
Files installed by Skip Metro Suite
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ToggleDesktopControl.exe (by http://winaero.com) - Skip Metro Suite Settings
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toggledesktopservice.exe (by http://winaero.com) - toggledesktopservice
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ToggleDesktop.exe - ToggleDesktop
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- toggledesktopservice.exe runs as a service named 'ToggleDesktop' (ToggleDesktop) "Win+D for your Start Screen".
How do I remove Skip Metro Suite?
You can uninstall Skip Metro Suite 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 Skip Metro Suite, 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 Skip Metro Suite.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 98%
Win 7 (SP1) 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
99.13% |
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Windows 7 |
0.87% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 |
24.35% |
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Windows 8 |
23.48% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
18.26% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
13.04% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.83% |
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Windows 10 Home |
4.35% |
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Geography
30.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
30.91% |
Germany |
21.82% |
Italy |
13.64% |
United Kingdom |
7.27% |
Canada |
3.64% |
Australia |
2.73% |
Austria |
2.73% |
France |
1.82% |
Japan |
1.82% |
Spain |
1.82% |
Poland |
1.82% |
Dominican Republic |
0.91% |
Belgium |
0.91% |
Russia |
0.91% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
27.27% |
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ASUS |
17.05% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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Dell |
9.09% |
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Lenovo |
7.95% |
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Toshiba |
7.95% |
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Medion |
6.82% |
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Samsung |
6.82% |
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Sony |
2.27% |
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American Megatrends |
2.27% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.83% |
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ASUSTeK K55VD |
2.91% |
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HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
1.94% |
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Acer AO756 |
1.94% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
1.94% |
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ASUSTeK CM6870 |
1.94% |
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