Should I remove Saitek DirectOutput?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,404
United States Rank #33,750
Reach 0.0033%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.0.27.13 |
100.00% |
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Saitek DirectOutput 7.0.27.13
from Saitek
Overview
Saitek DirectOutput 7.0.27.13 is a software program developed by Saitek. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 3.3 MB (3,457,536 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 45% of users of Saitek DirectOutput come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: \www.saitek.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\saitek\directoutput\gauges\1024
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{1F5C462F-60A2-4CC5-9469-D49D29D6FB67}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.3 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Saitek DirectOutput 7.0.27.13
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directoutput.dll - Saitek DirectOutput (DirectOutput Interface Dynamic Link Library)
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directoutputsaifip.dll - DirectOutputSaiFip Dynamic Link Library
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directoutputsaihid.dll
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directoutputservice.exe - DirectOutputService Windows Service
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saiflightsimx.exe
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saiwinmediaplayer.dll - Plugin for Windows Media Player
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test.exe - Test Module
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- directoutputservice.exe runs as a service named 'Saitek DirectOutput' (SaiDOutput) "Saitek Direct Output LED/MFD Support".
How do I remove Saitek DirectOutput?
You can uninstall Saitek DirectOutput 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 Saitek DirectOutput 7.0.27.13, 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 Saitek DirectOutput.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 3%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.85% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.69% |
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| Windows XP |
3.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.31% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.77% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.69% |
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Geography
45.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.33% |
| Germany |
12.00% |
| United Kingdom |
9.33% |
| France |
6.67% |
| Switzerland |
4.00% |
| Canada |
2.67% |
| Netherlands |
2.67% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.33% |
| Austria |
1.33% |
| Australia |
1.33% |
| Belgium |
1.33% |
| Ireland |
1.33% |
| Korea |
1.33% |
| Norway |
1.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
12.50% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Medion |
4.17% |
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| Intel |
4.17% |
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Common models |
| BASE_BOARD_MANUFACTURER M... |
7.14% |
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| NVIDIA 122-CK-NF68 |
7.14% |
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| ASUS All Series |
7.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite S855 |
3.57% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L455 |
3.57% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A355 |
3.57% |
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