Should I remove DisplayLink Core Software?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #998
United States Rank #733
Reach 0.6928%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.68 days
551.12 days >
Average installed length: 289.57 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.1.1651.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.5.3365.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.4.3485.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.4.3026.0 |
0.05% |
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| 8.3.2010.0 |
0.06% |
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| 8.2.2152.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.2.1956.0 |
0.07% |
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| 8.2.1646.0 |
0.11% |
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| 8.2.1494.0 |
0.04% |
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| 8.2.1409.0 |
0.01% |
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| 8.1.848.0 |
0.14% |
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| 8.0.923.0 |
0.13% |
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| 8.0.778.0 |
0.36% |
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| 8.0.644.0 |
0.13% |
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| 8.0.483.0 |
0.15% |
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| 8.0.422.0 |
0.08% |
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| 7.9.1589.0 |
1.83% |
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| 7.9.1550.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.9.1488.0 |
2.86% |
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| 7.9.1336.0 |
0.98% |
|
| 7.9.630.0 |
2.12% |
|
| 7.9.478.0 |
0.59% |
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| 7.9.447.0 |
0.26% |
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| 7.9.296.0 |
1.87% |
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| 7.9.242.0 |
0.04% |
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| 7.9.95.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.63104.0 |
0.38% |
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| 7.8.62781.0 |
0.03% |
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| 7.8.62277.0 |
0.02% |
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| 7.8.62016.0 |
0.02% |
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| 7.8.61754.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.61611.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.59999.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.59891.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.58783.0 |
0.01% |
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| 7.8.58480.0 |
0.02% |
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| 7.7.62618.0 |
0.08% |
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| 7.7.60366.0 |
3.68% |
|
| 7.7.59503.0 |
0.67% |
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| 7.7.59032.0 |
0.51% |
|
| 7.7.57957.0 |
1.12% |
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| 7.7.57576.0 |
0.11% |
|
| 7.7.56725.0 |
0.16% |
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| 7.6.57242.0 |
0.50% |
|
| 7.6.56275.0 |
6.41% |
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| 7.6.56212.0 |
0.01% |
|
| 7.6.55673.0 |
2.45% |
|
| 7.6.55049.0 |
0.65% |
|
| 7.5.54609.0 |
19.65% |
|
| 7.5.54018.0 |
1.48% |
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| 7.5.52874.0 |
2.23% |
|
| 137 versions |
Typically installed together
Other programs by DisplayLink
DisplayLink Core Software
from DisplayLink Corp.
What is DisplayLink Core Software? (from DisplayLink)
DisplayLink provides this support portal to help answer questions on our technology. The knowledgebase is on line 24 / 7 to try and answer any questions you may have. This software includes support for the USB video link, and audio and Ethernet drivers for the DL-3000 family. Support for additional devices on products ... Read more
Overview
DisplayLink Core Software is a program developed by DisplayLink. The most used version is 7.5.54609.0, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The programs's main executable is DisplayLinkManager.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 18.8 MB of memory. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 20.55 MB (21,549,707 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 64% of users of DisplayLink Core Software come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.displaylink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{88362660-C077-4B7D-A620-7376FE4F1B59}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 20.55 MB
Language: English (United Kingdom)
Files installed by DisplayLink Core Software
| Program executable: | DisplayLinkManager.exe |
| Name: | DisplayLink Core Software v6.2.37054.0 |
| DisplayLinkManager Application |
| Signed by: | DISPLAYLINK |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\DisplayLinkManager.exe |
| MD5: | a0a41781331cad6298f5efe06701b294 |
Additional files:
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AddOnApi.dll - DisplayLink Core Software v7.5.54609.0 (DisplayLink Add-On Api)
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AddOnApi64.dll
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DisplayLinkManager.exe - DisplayLinkManager Application
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DisplayLinkService.exe - DisplayLink Core Software v4.5.13507.0 (DisplayLinkSerivce Application)
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DisplayLinkUI.exe - DisplayLinkUI Sys-Tray Application
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DisplayLinkUserAgent.exe - DisplayLinkUserAgent Application
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InstallerApi.dll - DisplayLink Installer Api
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InstallerApi64.dll
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RunAfterMsiexec.exe - DisplayLink RunAfterMsiexec
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ThirdPartyHelper.dll - DisplayLink ThirdParty Helper
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dlumd32.dll - DisplayLink Core Software v8.0.777.0 (DisplayLink User Mode Driver)
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dlumd64.dll
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DisplayLinkUsbCo2.dll - DisplayLinkUsb - Kernel Driver (DisplayLink USB Coinstaller)
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DisplayLinkUsbCo64.dll
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DisplayLinkusb.dll (by http://libusb-win32.sourceforge.net) - DisplayLinkUSB - DLL
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- RunAfterMsiexec.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F29BF65F-CB7C-49AD-9282-5453FB182CEE}' (runs on registration).
- DisplayLinkUI.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FF43921E-8DBC-4870-9D04-0020E59DCBF3}' (runs on registration).
2 Services
- DisplayLinkManager.exe runs as a service named 'DisplayLinkManager' (DisplayLinkService) "Manages DisplayLink Graphics Adapters according to Windows display properties".
- DisplayLinkService.exe runs as a service named 'DisplayLink Service' (DisplayLinkService) "Manages DisplayLink Graphics Adapters according to Windows display properties".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DisplayLinkUI.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DisplayLinkUI' which loads as "C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\DisplayLinkUI.exe" -basicMode.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- DisplayLinkManager.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\DisplayLink Core Software\DisplayLinkManager.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| DisplayLinkManager.exe |
| Memory: | 18.8 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001892706% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00012249% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00006678% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 5,713,511 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 1.64 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 304 Bytes | |
| DisplayLinkUI.exe |
| Memory: | 1.6 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003101012% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00009128% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00021883% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 809,818 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 16 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| DisplayLinkUserAgent.exe |
| Memory: | 1.64 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003017964% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00025376% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00004804% | |
How do I remove DisplayLink Core Software?
You can uninstall DisplayLink Core Software 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 DisplayLink Core Software, 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 DisplayLink Core Software.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #998
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.70% |
|
| Windows 10 |
42.43% |
|
| Windows Vista |
2.28% |
|
| Windows XP |
1.58% |
|
| Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
28.59% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.28% |
|
| Windows 10 Pro |
9.48% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
9.33% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
8.31% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.46% |
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Geography
64.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.12% |
| Germany |
3.93% |
| Canada |
3.61% |
| United Kingdom |
3.44% |
| Australia |
2.33% |
| France |
1.82% |
| Italy |
1.43% |
| Netherlands |
1.30% |
| Japan |
1.18% |
| Sweden |
0.97% |
| Norway |
0.89% |
| DK |
0.74% |
| Israel |
0.69% |
| Spain |
0.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
32.22% |
|
| Dell |
24.79% |
|
| Lenovo |
23.72% |
|
| ASUS |
6.67% |
|
| Acer |
5.65% |
|
| Toshiba |
4.28% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
1.42% |
|
| Samsung |
1.26% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.37% |
|
| LENOVO 20DM000VUS |
3.04% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.04% |
|
| LENOVO 20BXCTO1WW |
2.83% |
|
| HP ProBook 4530s |
2.61% |
|
| HP ProBook 4540s |
2.58% |
|