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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.01.4500 |
20.00% |
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| 1.01.3700 |
20.00% |
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| 1.01.2700 |
20.00% |
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| 1.00.0079 |
40.00% |
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DTSPremiumSoundInstaller
from DTS, Inc.
Overview
DTSPremiumSoundInstaller is a program developed by DTS. The most used version is 1.00.0079, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.77 MB (3,957,960 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of DTSPremiumSoundInstaller come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Mexico.
Program details
URL: www.DTS.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DTS, Inc\DTS Studio Sound\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2C7A5AF4-1793-4B5A-89C0-021FB198EDE8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.77 MB
Files installed by DTSPremiumSoundInstaller
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APO3GUI.exe - DTS Studio Sound (APO3GUI)
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DeviceSupport.dll - APO Device Support LDL
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Interop.SRS_APO2011_ControllerLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SRS_APO2011_ControllerLib'.
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dts_apo_service.exe - dts_apo_service
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msvcp110.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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msvcr110.dll (by Microsoft)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- dts_apo_service.exe runs as a service named 'DTS APO Service' (dts_apo_service) "Controls the DTS APO".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- APO3GUI.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DTS Studio Sound' which loads as "C:\Program Files\DTS, Inc\DTS Studio Sound\APO3GUI.exe" /HIDEME.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| dts_apo_service.exe |
| Memory: | 14.23 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000862846% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00001695% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00006934% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 122,919 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 158 Bytes | |
How do I remove DTSPremiumSoundInstaller?
You can uninstall DTSPremiumSoundInstaller 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 DTSPremiumSoundInstaller, 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 DTSPremiumSoundInstaller.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Toshiba
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 80%
Win 7 (SP1) 20%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
40.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.00% |
| France |
10.00% |
| Mexico |
10.00% |
| Jordan |
10.00% |