Should I remove GsensorOSD?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.14 |
18.18% |
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| 1.0.0.12 |
45.45% |
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| 1.0.0.8 |
9.09% |
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| 1.0.0.3 |
9.09% |
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| 1.0.0.2 |
18.18% |
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GsensorOSD
Overview
GsensorOSD is a software program developed by Acer. The most common release is 1.0.0.12, 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 setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 3.16 MB (3,313,475 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 80% of users of GsensorOSD come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Switzerland.
Program details
URL: www.acer.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GsensorOSD
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{3F404402-DAC3-48E5-9662-35EE1DC080B6}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 3.16 MB
Language: English
Files installed by GsensorOSD
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OSDApp.exe - OSDApp: <OSDApp> (OSD App)
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acpimof.dll (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) - Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver (Resource only DLL containing MOF for ASL code)
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BrightnessCtlSrv.exe (by Wistron) - BrightnessCtlSrv Module (Brightness Control Service)
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G-SensorCtlSrv.exe (by Wistron) - G-SensorCtlSrv Module (G-Sensor Control Service)
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GENPORT.sys - GENPORT
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PQAWDrv.sys
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RotateScreen.exe
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SetBrightness.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- OSDApp.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named OSDApp_Reg_HKLMWow6432Run.
2 Services
- G-SensorCtlSrv.exe runs as a service named 'G-SensorCtlSrv' (G-SensorCtlSrv).
- BrightnessCtlSrv.exe runs as a service named 'BrightnessCtlSrv' (BrightnessCtlSrv).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- OSDApp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'OSDApp' which loads as C:\Program Files\GsensorOSD\OSDApp.exe.
How do I remove GsensorOSD?
You can uninstall GsensorOSD 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 GsensorOSD, 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 GsensorOSD.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 10 45%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.55% |
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| Windows 10 |
45.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
54.55% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
45.45% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Italy |
8.00% |
| Switzerland |
4.00% |
| Czech Republic |
4.00% |
| United Kingdom |
4.00% |