Should I remove AKSwitcher Service?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #22,362
Reach 0.0088%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0 |
100.00% |
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AKSwitcher Service
from ArubaKey
Overview
AKSwitcher Service is a software program developed by ArubaKey. 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. 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 92% of users of AKSwitcher Service come from Italy, it is also popular in the United States and Germany.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\arubakey
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ArubaKey\AKSwitcher_uninstall.exe
Files installed by AKSwitcher Service
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AKSwitcher_uninstall.exe
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ak910switchservice.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ak910switchservice.exe runs as a service named 'AK910SwitchService' (AK910SwitchService).
How do I remove AKSwitcher Service?
You can uninstall AKSwitcher Service 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 AKSwitcher Service, 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 AKSwitcher Service.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 43%
Win 7 3%
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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 7 |
45.66% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.42% |
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| Windows XP |
13.87% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.35% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.77% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.37% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.79% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
9.30% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.40% |
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Geography
92.00% of installs come from Italy
Which countries install it?
| Italy |
92.00% |
| United States |
7.43% |
| Germany |
0.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.55% |
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| Acer |
24.49% |
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| ASUS |
13.27% |
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| Dell |
9.18% |
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| Samsung |
9.18% |
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| Intel |
5.10% |
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| Lenovo |
4.08% |
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| NEC |
3.06% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.04% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.04% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.77% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
1.89% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6870 |
1.89% |
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| Acer Aspire 5755G |
1.89% |
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| HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 |
1.89% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
1.89% |
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