Should I remove WLSwitch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.4.1.64 |
25.00% |
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| 1.3.2 |
10.00% |
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| 1.1.0.0 |
65.00% |
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Other programs by Schlumberger
WLSwitch
from Schlumberger
Overview
WLSwitch is a software program developed by Schlumberger. The most common release is 1.1.0.0, 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 primary executable is named wlswitch.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files. 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 45% of users of WLSwitch come from the United States, it is also popular in Norway and France.
Program details
URL: www.ithelp.slb.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\schlumberger\wlswitch
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wscript.exe "C:\Program Files\Schlumberger\WLSwitch\uninstall.vbs"
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by WLSwitch
| Program executable: | wlswitch.exe |
| Name: | probably GFE project |
| Wireless Switch |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\schlumberger\wlswitch\wlswitch.exe |
| MD5: | 14945652326cccb90689aa79963e934d |
Additional files:
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WLSwitchToggle.exe - probably GFE project (Wireless Switch Toggler)
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uninstall.vbs
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WLSwitch.exe runs as a service named 'Wireless Switch' (WLSwitch) "Switches off wireless adapter if wired connection detected.".
How do I remove WLSwitch?
You can uninstall WLSwitch 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 WLSwitch, 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 WLSwitch.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 95%
Win 7 5%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Geography
44.83% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
44.83% |
| Norway |
10.34% |
| France |
6.90% |
| United Arab Emirates |
6.90% |
| Thailand |
3.45% |
| India |
3.45% |
| Mexico |
3.45% |
| DZ |
3.45% |
| Pakistan |
3.45% |
| Indonesia |
3.45% |
| AO |
3.45% |
| Iran |
3.45% |
| United Kingdom |
3.45% |