Should I remove VIA Platform Device Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #549
United States Rank #584
Reach 1.2213%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.95 days
499.99 days >
Average installed length: 262.71 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.44 |
0.05% |
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| 1.43 |
0.29% |
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| 1.42 |
6.26% |
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| 1.41 |
0.00% |
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| 1.40 |
2.53% |
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| 1.39 |
37.17% |
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| 1.38 |
3.25% |
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| 1.36 |
7.53% |
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| 1.34 |
34.51% |
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| 1.33 |
0.02% |
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| 1.32 |
0.19% |
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| 1.30 |
0.02% |
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| 1.27 |
1.52% |
|
| 1.26 |
0.25% |
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| 1.25 |
0.17% |
|
| 1.24 |
1.24% |
|
| 1.22 |
0.67% |
|
| 1.21 |
1.33% |
|
| 1.20 |
0.22% |
|
| 1.15 |
0.09% |
|
| 1.13 |
1.40% |
|
| 1.12 |
0.96% |
|
| 1.11 |
0.02% |
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| 1.6 |
0.09% |
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| 1.3 |
0.00% |
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| 1.1 |
0.21% |
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| 1.0 |
0.01% |
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Other programs by VIA Technologies
VIA Platform Device Manager
What is VIA Platform Device Manager?
The VIA Platform Device Manager controlls the VIA chipset interfaces to various devices.
Overview
VIA Platform Device Manager is a program developed by VIA Technologies. The most used version is 1.39, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is VIASETUP.DLL. The software installer includes 49 files and is usually about 1.64 MB (1,721,522 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 48% of users of VIA Platform Device Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: forums.viaarena.com
Help link: www.viaarena.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\VIA\Setup\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\Driver\7\INTEL3~1\IDriver.exe /M{20D4A895-748C-4D88-871C-FDB1695B0169}
Estimated size: 1.64 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by VIA Platform Device Manager
| Program module: | VIASETUP.DLL |
| Name: | VIA viasetup |
| viasetup |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\VIA\Setup\VIASETUP.DLL |
| MD5: | 6e14c1f5a43bebfe5db326cbbf2a942d |
Additional files:
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VIASETUP.DLL (by VIA) - VIA viasetup (viasetup)
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VIAPCI.SYS
How do I remove VIA Platform Device Manager?
You can uninstall VIA Platform Device Manager 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 VIA Platform Device Manager, 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 VIA Platform Device Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #549
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
27.51% |
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| Windows XP |
13.31% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.17% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.10% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.37% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.38% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.42% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.56% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.86% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.63% |
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Geography
48.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.12% |
| United Kingdom |
8.08% |
| Australia |
3.52% |
| Canada |
3.48% |
| Italy |
2.41% |
| France |
2.41% |
| India |
2.33% |
| Germany |
1.93% |
| Iran |
1.86% |
| Israel |
1.78% |
| Romania |
1.61% |
| Egypt |
1.49% |
| Philippines |
1.48% |
| Indonesia |
1.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
62.14% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
16.50% |
|
| Acer |
7.11% |
|
| Dell |
6.97% |
|
| American Megatrends |
3.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
3.61% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K50IJ |
9.21% |
|
| ASUSTeK G75VW |
7.96% |
|
| ASUSTeK S400CA |
5.30% |
|
| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 |
4.23% |
|
| ASUSTeK X202E |
3.81% |
|
| ASUSTeK X55A |
3.78% |
|
About (from VIA Technologies, Inc.)
VIA Technologies, Inc is the foremost fabless supplier of power efficient x86 processor platforms that are driving system innovation in the PC, client, ultra mobile and embedded markets.
Publisher URL: www.via.com.tw