GIGABYTE Sim
Overview
GIGABYTE Sim is a program developed by GIGABYTE. The most used version is 1.09.0000, 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. 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 installer includes 5 files and is usually about 24.53 MB (25,724,787 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 27% of users of GIGABYTE Sim come from the United States, it is also popular in Czech Republic and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.GIGABYTE.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\users\user\documents\GIGABYTE\GIGABYTE Sim\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{55BD137D-5AC1-4BC4-9C08-DDCDC88A1B47}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 24.53 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by GIGABYTE Sim
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24g_motion_scroll.exe - 24g_cmd_mod Application (24g_cmd_mod MFC Application)
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Mouse.exe - GIGABYTE Application
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expo.exe
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Close.exe
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magnifier.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Mouse.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CCF5937D-BC60-4030-A9BD-96508D3D261C}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Mouse.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'GIGABYTEMOUSE' which loads as C:\users\user\documents\GIGABYTE\GIGABYTE Sim\Mouse.exe /p.
How do I remove GIGABYTE Sim?
You can uninstall GIGABYTE Sim 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 GIGABYTE Sim, 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 GIGABYTE Sim.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.11% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.25% |
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| Windows XP |
5.63% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.13% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.68% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.27% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.27% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.45% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.63% |
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Geography
27.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.38% |
| Czech Republic |
10.71% |
| Taiwan |
8.33% |
| Canada |
5.95% |
| Australia |
4.76% |
| Russia |
4.76% |
| Poland |
4.76% |
| South Africa |
3.57% |
| Netherlands |
3.57% |
| Germany |
3.57% |
| Malaysia |
3.57% |
| United Kingdom |
3.57% |
| DK |
2.38% |
| Slovenia |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
14.58% |
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| Acer |
14.58% |
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| GIGABYTE |
12.50% |
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| Lenovo |
12.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.50% |
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| ASUS |
10.42% |
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| Toshiba |
10.42% |
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| MSI |
4.17% |
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| Alienware |
4.17% |
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| Samsung |
2.08% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.08% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
8.16% |
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| Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 |
4.08% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
4.08% |
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| Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GP70... |
2.04% |
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| LENOVO 521528G |
2.04% |
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| LENOVO 20202 |
2.04% |
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About GIGABYTE
Gigabyte is a manufacturer of computer hardware products known for its motherboards whose customers include custom PC manufacturers such as Alienware as well as some larger OEMs.
Publisher URL: www.gigabyte.com