Should I remove Direct User Switching?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.7 |
33.33% |
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| 1.6 |
33.33% |
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| 1.5.1 |
33.33% |
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Direct User Switching
from Way Beyond Computing Ltd
Overview
Direct User Switching is a software program developed by Way Beyond Computing Ltd. The most common release is 1.7, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 dust.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 783.94 KB (802,755 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 67% of users of Direct User Switching come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Romania.
Program details
URL: www.WayBeyondUK.com
Help link: www.WayBeyondUK.com/DUST/support.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\way beyond computing\dust
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{BB7E2762-C77C-
Estimated size: 783.94 KB
Files installed by Direct User Switching
| Program executable: | dust.exe |
| Direct User Switching Task |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\way beyond computing\dust\dust.exe |
| MD5: | b4ee46e95a10783ea1270578eb43000b |
Additional files:
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DUST.dll - DUST (Direct User Switching Task)
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DUSTcmd.exe - DUST Command Line Tool
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DUSTcpl.exe - DUST Control Panel Launcher
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DUSTsvc.exe - Direct User Switching Service
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- DUSTsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Direct User Switching Service' (DUST-Main) "Provides various capabilities for the Direct User Switching Task (DUST).".
How do I remove Direct User Switching?
You can uninstall Direct User Switching 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 Direct User Switching, 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 Direct User Switching.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| France |
16.67% |
| Romania |
16.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Acer |
50.00% |
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