Should I remove CorsairLink 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,822
United States Rank #32,596
Reach 0.0032%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2.0 |
92.19% |
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| 2.1.7 |
6.25% |
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| 2.1.1 |
1.56% |
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CorsairLink 2
from Corsair Memory, Inc.
What is CorsairLink 2? (from Corsair Memory)
Corsair Link™ offers exciting new capabilities in system monitoring and control. Select Corsair products can be linked together for monitoring, with an amazing level of control. Everything is available on your screen with a software interface that’s advanced, intuitive, and easy to use.
Overview
CorsairLink 2 is a software program developed by Corsair Memory. The most common release is 2.2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 42 files and is usually about 27.11 MB (28,427,584 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 48% of users of CorsairLink 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.Corsair.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Corsair\CorsairLink 2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{B49A3A71-5D6D-4F56-A41B-5C40D8AC4701}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 27.11 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by CorsairLink 2
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.DataVisualization.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.DataVisualization
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Navigation.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Navigation
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Charting.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Charting
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SiUSBXp.dll (by Silicon Laboratories) - Silicon Laboratories USBXpress (SiUSBXp)
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Chart.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Chart
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Gauge.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Gauge
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Input.dll - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Input
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Sierra2.Shared.Backend.dll - Sierra2.Backend.Shared
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Telerik.Windows.Data.dll - Telerik.Windows.Data
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Sierra2.Backend.Flex.dll - Sierra2.Backend.USB
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Sierra2.Backend.Host.dll - Sierra2Backend.Host
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Sierra2.Backend.USB.dll
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.dll (by Telerik) - RadControls for WPF (Telerik.Windows.Controls)
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Telerik.Windows.Controls.Docking.dll (by Telerik) - Telerik.Windows.Controls.Docking
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Sierra2.Bootloader.exe - Sierra2.Bootloader
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Hardcodet.Wpf.TaskbarNotification.dll (by hardcodet.net) - NotifyIcon WPF (NotifyIcon for WPF)
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Sierra2.ResourceModule.dll - ResourceModule
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SierraService.exe (by CIS) - Sierra2Serivce
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Sierra2.OptionsModule.dll - OptionsModule
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protobuf-net.dll - protobuf-net
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Sierra2.GroupsModule.dll - GroupsModule
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HidLibrary.dll (by Ultraviolet Catastrophe) - Hid Library
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Sierra2.GPU.exe - Sierra2.GPU
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Sierra2.GraphModule.dll - GraphModule
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Sierra2.Shared.Model.dll - SharedModel
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Sierra2.SystemModule.dll
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Sierra2.Shared.UI.dll - SharedUI
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WinRing0.dll (by OpenLibSys.org) - WinRing0
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WinRing0x64.dll (by OpenLibSys.org)
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 4.0)
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Sierra2.exe - Sierra2
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clrzmq.dll (by iMatix) - clrzmq
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clrzmq-ext.dll (by iMatix) - clrzmq-ext
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AMDLib.dll
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IntelLib.dll
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libzmq.dll
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NvidiaLIB.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- Sierra2.GPU.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Sierra2.GPU.
Service
- SierraService.exe runs as a service named 'Sierra2Service' (Sierra2Service).
Startup File (User Run)
- Sierra2.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'CorsairLINK 2' and executes as C:\Program Files\Corsair\CorsairLink 2\Sierra2.exe.
How do I remove CorsairLink 2?
You can uninstall CorsairLink 2 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 CorsairLink 2, 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 CorsairLink 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
73.44% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
31.25% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.44% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.19% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.81% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
3.13% |
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Geography
48.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.10% |
| Canada |
7.59% |
| United Kingdom |
7.59% |
| France |
5.06% |
| Belgium |
3.80% |
| Switzerland |
3.80% |
| Australia |
3.80% |
| Sweden |
3.80% |
| Spain |
2.53% |
| DK |
2.53% |
| Brazil |
1.27% |
| Norway |
1.27% |
| Finland |
1.27% |
| Greece |
1.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
31.82% |
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| ASUS |
27.27% |
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| GIGABYTE |
18.18% |
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| Dell |
9.09% |
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| Intel |
9.09% |
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| MSI |
4.55% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
30.00% |
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| MSI MS-7751 |
20.00% |
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| MSI MS-7845 |
5.00% |
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| MSI MS-7752 |
5.00% |
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| MSI MS-7676 |
5.00% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7688 |
5.00% |
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