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Should I remove Fanatec Wheel?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #48,422
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Versions

VersionDistribution
8.23.1 9.68%
8.22.6 6.45%
8.21.9 9.68%
8.20.5 64.52%
8.20.0 9.68%

Fanatec Wheel

Overview

Fanatec Wheel is a program developed by Endor AG Fanatec. The most used version is 8.20.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 16 files and is usually about 10.61 MB (11,128,832 bytes). fwclubsportbaseupdater.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 44% of users of Fanatec Wheel come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fanatec\fanatec wheel
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C32D14CA-ABEC-420B-9899-C37621A7BAB9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.61 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Fanatec Wheel

  • fwbaseupdatewindow.exe (by Fanatec) - Fanatec ClubSport BASE Updater (PC Loader Application)
  • fwclubsportbaseupdater.exe (by Fanatec)
  • fwcsusbfirmwareselector.exe - FanatecDriverOutput
  • fawforcefeedbackdrv32.dll - Fanatec Wheel (Fanatec Wheel Force Feedback Driver)
  • fawforcefeedbackdrv64.dll
  • fwfilterusb.sys - Fanatec Wheel Filter Driver
  • fwproppagemodule.dll - Fanatec Wheel Property Page
  • fwvirtualinputdevice.sys - Fanatec Wheel Virtual Device Input
  • fwclubsportusbupdater.exe
  • fwpnpservice.exe
  • fwsetupcustomaction.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • fwpnpservice.exe runs as a service named 'Fanatec Wheel Service' (FWPnpService) "Monitors Fanatec devices to prevent the device from being suspended when not in use.".

How do I remove Fanatec Wheel?

You can uninstall Fanatec Wheel from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Fanatec Wheel, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Fanatec Wheel.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 61%
Win 7 (SP1) 39%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 61.29%
Windows 7 38.71%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 22.58%
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.58%
Windows 10 Home 19.35%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.90%
Windows 8.1 9.68%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

44.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 44.44%
  Germany 17.78%
  Italy 8.89%
  France 6.67%
  Brazil 2.22%
  Belgium 2.22%
  Switzerland 2.22%
  Australia 2.22%
  Sweden 2.22%
  New Zealand 2.22%
  Japan 2.22%
  Spain 2.22%
  Netherlands 2.22%
  United Kingdom 2.22%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion 20.00%
ASUS 20.00%
Alienware 10.00%
Lenovo 10.00%
Hewlett-Packard 10.00%
Toshiba 10.00%
Intel 10.00%
Acer 10.00%
Common models
ASUS All Series 25.00%
MSI MS-7845 5.00%
MSI MS-7752 5.00%
BIOSTAR Group TA970 5.00%
MSI MS-7640 5.00%
Micro-Star MS-7599 5.00%

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