Should I remove DS4Tool?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #46,854
United States Rank #34,619
Reach 0.0017%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.36 days
217.00 days >
Average installed length: 114.02 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.4.40 |
57.58% |
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1.4.39 |
3.03% |
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1.4.34 |
9.09% |
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1.4.31 |
3.03% |
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1.4.26 |
9.09% |
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1.4.22 |
3.03% |
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1.4.20 |
3.03% |
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1.4.15 |
3.03% |
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1.4.4 |
3.03% |
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1.4.3.0 |
3.03% |
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1.4.0.2 |
3.03% |
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DS4Tool
from DSDCS
Overview
DS4Tool is a program developed by DSDCS. The most used version is 1.4.40, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 13.7 MB (14,369,528 bytes). Updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 68% of users of DS4Tool come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Sweden.
Program details
URL: dsdcs.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DSDCS\DS4Tool\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A6C11E08-BA7D-4C31-9429-CAF52EF7D754}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.7 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by DS4Tool
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DS4Control.dll - DS4Control
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DS4Tool.exe - DS4 Tool
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Updater.exe - DS4Tool (Updater 1.4.40 © DSDCS, Inc, 2014)
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DS4Library.dll - DS4Library
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HidLibrary.dll (by Ultraviolet Catastrophe) - HidLibrary (Hid Library)
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XInputTest.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- DS4Tool.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'DS4Tool' and executes as "C:\Program Files\DSDCS\DS4Tool\DS4Tool.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
DS4Tool.exe |
Memory: | 63.34 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000768035% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00006403% | |
User CPU: | 0.00001278% | |
I/O reads/min: | 3.63 MB | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove DS4Tool?
You can uninstall DS4Tool 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 DS4Tool, 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 DS4Tool.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 61%
Win 7 (SP1) 39%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
60.61% |
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Windows 7 |
39.39% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 |
27.27% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.18% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.15% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
15.15% |
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Windows 10 Home |
9.09% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.06% |
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Geography
68.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
68.09% |
United Kingdom |
6.38% |
Sweden |
6.38% |
Canada |
4.26% |
Netherlands |
2.13% |
Hungary |
2.13% |
Saudi Arabia |
2.13% |
BH |
2.13% |
Germany |
2.13% |
Spain |
2.13% |
Norway |
2.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
27.27% |
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ASUS |
22.73% |
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GIGABYTE |
13.64% |
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Dell |
9.09% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
9.09% |
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Alienware |
9.09% |
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Toshiba |
4.55% |
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Lenovo |
4.55% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
11.54% |
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ASUSTeK G750JM |
7.69% |
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Microsoft Corporation Sur... |
3.85% |
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ASUSTeK X45A |
3.85% |
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ASUSTeK K73E |
3.85% |
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TOSHIBA QOSMIO X870 |
3.85% |
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