Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer
Overview
Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer is a software program developed by Dell. The most common release is 2.0.16.0, 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 primary executable is named GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 2.8 MB (2,935,215 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.alienware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Alienware\Graphics Amplifier\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6E1FABDA-3A5D-42DF-B91B-A6C58EEA00C6}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.8 MB
Files installed by Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer
| Program executable: | GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService.exe |
| Name: | GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Alienware\Graphics Amplifier\GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService.exe |
| MD5: | 4c72972182923147536ddc6c436a5bd1 |
Additional files:
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GraphicsAmplifierServiceController.exe (by Alienware) - GraphicsAmplifierServiceController
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GraphicsAmplifier.RemotingService.dll (by Alienware) - GraphicsAmplifier.RemotingService
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GraphicsAmplifier.UpgradeService.dll - GraphicsAmplifier.UpgradeService
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GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService.exe - GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService
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GraphicsAmplifier.Domain.dll - GraphicsAmplifier.Domain
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CommandCenter_PlugIn.dll - CommandCenter_PlugIn
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GraphicsAmplifier.exe - GraphicsAmplifier
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService.exe runs as a service named 'Alienware Graphics Amplifier Windows Service' (GraphicsAmplifierWindowsService) "Alienware Graphics Amplifier Windows Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- GraphicsAmplifierServiceController.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'GraphicsAmplifierSW' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Alienware\Graphics Amplifier\GraphicsAmplifierServiceController.exe" /a.
How do I remove Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer?
You can uninstall Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer 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 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer, 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 Alienware Graphics Amplifier Software Installer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 98%
Win 7 (SP1) 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
97.86% |
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| Windows 7 |
2.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
68.95% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.99% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.99% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
2.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.14% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.50% |
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Geography
82.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
82.88% |
| Canada |
4.66% |
| Australia |
2.88% |
| United Kingdom |
1.92% |
| Singapore |
0.68% |
| France |
0.68% |
| Italy |
0.68% |
| Germany |
0.55% |
| Mexico |
0.41% |
| Netherlands |
0.41% |
| Vietnam |
0.27% |
| Brazil |
0.27% |
| Belgium |
0.27% |
| Switzerland |
0.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Alienware |
99.79% |
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| Toshiba |
0.21% |
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Common models |
| Alienware Alienware 17 R3 |
17.75% |
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| Alienware Alienware 15 |
14.50% |
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| Alienware Alienware 15 R2 |
13.85% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 R2 |
12.55% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 R4 |
11.04% |
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| Alienware Alienware 13 |
8.66% |
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About Dell
Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com