Creative AutoMode Switcher
Overview
Creative AutoMode Switcher is a software program developed by Creative Technology Ltd. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The primary executable is named ctsmode.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 1.05 MB (1,096,304 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 30% of users of Creative AutoMode Switcher come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.creative.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Creative\AutoMode Switcher
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\01\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9
Estimated size: 1.05 MB
Files installed by Creative AutoMode Switcher
| Program executable: | ctsmode.exe |
| Name: | Auto Mode Switcher |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\creative\automode switcher\ctsmode.exe |
| MD5: | 79f543771d1893afda2d2d2d476b5b73 |
Additional files:
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CTAudEp.dll - Audio Endpoint Selection
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ShHook.dll - Auto Mode Switcher
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- CTSMode.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'CTSMode' and executes as C:\Program Files\Creative\AutoMode Switcher\CTSMode.exe /trayicon /nt.
How do I remove Creative AutoMode Switcher?
You can uninstall Creative AutoMode Switcher 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 Creative AutoMode Switcher, 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 Creative AutoMode Switcher.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win 7 1%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.85% |
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| Windows 10 |
43.96% |
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| Windows XP |
2.20% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.18% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.99% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.99% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
7.69% |
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Geography
30.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
30.21% |
| Germany |
22.92% |
| United Kingdom |
8.33% |
| France |
5.21% |
| Austria |
3.13% |
| Canada |
2.08% |
| DK |
2.08% |
| Norway |
2.08% |
| Poland |
2.08% |
| Russia |
2.08% |
| Sweden |
2.08% |
| Thailand |
2.08% |
| Australia |
1.04% |
| Belgium |
1.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
44.12% |
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| ASUS |
14.71% |
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| Acer |
11.76% |
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| Dell |
8.82% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.88% |
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| Intel |
5.88% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.88% |
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| Medion |
2.94% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
14.29% |
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| Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 |
5.71% |
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| Wortmann AG TERRA Server |
2.86% |
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| Gigabyte Z68X-UD3-B3 |
2.86% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD7 |
2.86% |
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| Gigabyte X58A-UD3R |
2.86% |
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About Creative Technology Ltd
Creative designs, manufactures and distributes digitized sound and video boards, computers and related multimedia, and personal digital entertainment products.
Publisher URL: us.creative.com