Should I remove Intel Extreme Tuning Utility?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
6.4.1.25	0.07%
6.4.1.23	0.86%
6.4.1.19	2.73%
6.4.1.15	2.39%
6.4.1.11	0.45%
6.4.1.7	0.49%
6.4.0.6	0.37%
6.3.0.56	0.64%
6.3.0.54	0.04%
6.3.0.45	0.04%
6.2.0.27	1.01%
6.2.0.24	7.92%
6.2.0.19	2.13%
6.2.0.17	3.36%
6.2.0.14	0.75%
6.2.0.10	1.35%
6.1.2.13	0.71%
6.1.2.11	1.38%
6.1.2.8	2.09%
6.0.2.8	13.49%
6.0.2.4	0.22%
6.0.2.2	2.84%
6.0.2.1	2.02%
6.0.0.14	0.41%
5.2.0.14	3.96%
5.2.0.13	0.22%
5.1.2.2	3.81%
5.1.1.25	9.27%
5.1.0.23	4.48%
4.4.0.4	5.57%
4.3.0.11	3.89%
4.2.0.10	0.19%
4.2.0.8	6.02%
4.2.0.6	1.01%
4.1.0.12	5.04%
4.0.7.4	0.49%
4.0.6.102	2.20%
4.0.6.17	0.41%
1.3.9.1	5.68%

Typically installed together

• Intel Management Engine Components
• Intel Watchdog Timer Driver Intel WDT

Other programs by Intel

• Intel Management Engine Components
• Intel Processor Graphics
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology
• Intel Control Center
• Intel SDK for OpenCL - CPU Only Runtime Package
• Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
• Intel WiDi
• Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
• Intel Trusted Connect Service Client
• Intel Matrix Storage Manager
• Intel Trusted Execution Engine
• Intel Manageability Engine Firmware Recovery Agent
• Intel Wireless Bluetooth
• Intel OpenCL CPU Runtime
• Intel Update Manager
• Intel Serial IO
• Intel Network Connections Drivers
• Intel Security Assist
• Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
• Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed
• Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver
• Intel TV Wizard
• Intel Smart Connect Technology
• Intel Sideband Fabric Device Driver
• Intel Display Audio Driver
• Intel Rapid Start Technology
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor
• Intel Identity Protection Technology 1.1.2.0
• Intel Watchdog Timer Driver Intel WDT
• Intel Collaborative Processor Performance Control
• Intel Wireless Display
• Intel C++ Redistributables for Windows* on Intel 64
• Intel PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software
• Intel AppUp center
• Intel Driver Update Utility
• Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth 3.0 + High Speed
• Intel Virtual Buttons
• Intel Matrix Storage Manager
• Intel Management Engine Interface
• Intel Driver Update Utility
• Intel Experience Center Desktop Software
• Intel Technology Access
• Intel Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager
• Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers
• Intel Active Management Technology
• Intel WiMAX Tutorial
• Intel SSD Toolbox
• Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
• Intel HID Event Filter

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from Intel Corporation

Tweak to your heart’s content using the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU). Whether overclocking the CPU, memory, and system clocks, or monitoring system temperatures, voltages and fan speeds, Intel® XTU allows you to tune, tweak and cool.

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility is a software program developed by Intel. The most common release is 6.0.2.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 4.88 MB (5,119,968 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 55% of users of Intel Extreme Tuning Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherboards/desktop-motherboards/desktop-boards-software-extreme-tuning-utility.html

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Extreme Tuning Utility\

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{72B59E5A-CF45-4528-8227-7EDF5EC772BE}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly

Estimated size: 4.88 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, 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 Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 10% Keep it 90%

GLOBAL RANK #3,984

REACH ~0.14% PC installation base

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	55.34%
Germany	7.85%
United Kingdom	4.96%
France	3.85%
Italy	3.70%
Canada	2.93%
Netherlands	1.76%
Australia	1.28%
DK	1.01%
Sweden	0.93%
Norway	0.87%
Austria	0.87%
Poland	0.81%
Spain	0.75%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.

Publisher URL: www.intel.com

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