Should I remove Fanatec Wheel?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #48,422
Reach 0.0016%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
8.23.1 |
9.68% |
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8.22.6 |
6.45% |
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8.21.9 |
9.68% |
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8.20.5 |
64.52% |
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8.20.0 |
9.68% |
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Fanatec Wheel
by Endor AG Fanatec
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 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)
Files installed by Fanatec Wheel
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fwbaseupdatewindow.exe (by Fanatec) - Fanatec ClubSport BASE Updater (PC Loader Application)
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fwclubsportbaseupdater.exe (by Fanatec)
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fwcsusbfirmwareselector.exe - FanatecDriverOutput
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fawforcefeedbackdrv32.dll - Fanatec Wheel (Fanatec Wheel Force Feedback Driver)
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fawforcefeedbackdrv64.dll
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fwfilterusb.sys - Fanatec Wheel Filter Driver
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fwproppagemodule.dll - Fanatec Wheel Property Page
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fwvirtualinputdevice.sys - Fanatec Wheel Virtual Device Input
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fwclubsportusbupdater.exe
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fwpnpservice.exe
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fwsetupcustomaction.exe
Behaviors 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.
- 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 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).
- 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%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
61.29% |
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Windows 7 |
38.71% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
22.58% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.58% |
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Windows 10 Home |
19.35% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.90% |
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Windows 8.1 |
9.68% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.45% |
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Geography
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% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
20.00% |
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ASUS |
20.00% |
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Alienware |
10.00% |
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Lenovo |
10.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
10.00% |
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Toshiba |
10.00% |
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Intel |
10.00% |
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Acer |
10.00% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
25.00% |
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MSI MS-7845 |
5.00% |
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MSI MS-7752 |
5.00% |
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BIOSTAR Group TA970 |
5.00% |
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MSI MS-7640 |
5.00% |
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Micro-Star MS-7599 |
5.00% |
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