Should I remove Second Display Control?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.1.3 |
10.00% |
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| 2.1.1.0 |
20.00% |
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| 2.0.1.4 |
20.00% |
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| 2.0.1.0 |
10.00% |
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| 2.0.0.3 |
10.00% |
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| 2.0.0.1 |
30.00% |
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Other programs by Wistron
Second Display Control
from Wistron Corp.
Overview
Second Display Control is a program developed by Wistron. The most used version is 2.0.0.1, 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. 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 9 files and is usually about 3.91 MB (4,097,536 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 56% of users of Second Display Control come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.Wistron.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Second Display Control
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{A4E856D8-6150-4E89-8F97-8F45E799ED72}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 3.91 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Second Display Control
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KBHook.dll - Keyboard Hook Dynamic Link Library
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WisChkMail.exe - ChkMail Application (ChkMail MFC Application)
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WisOSD.exe - OSD Application (WisOSD MFC Application)
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WisRetkCtrl.exe - WisRetkCtrl
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WisAvCtrl.exe - WisAvCtrl
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WisBtCfg.exe - WisBtCfg
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WisEQBkgd.dll - WisEQBkg
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WisLMSvc.exe
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WisSvcCtrl.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WisLMSvc.exe runs as a service named 'WisLMSvc' (WisLMSvc).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- WisAvCtrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WisAvCtrl' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Second Display Control\WisAvCtrl.exe".
- WisOSD.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WisOSD' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Second Display Control\WisOSD.exe".
How do I remove Second Display Control?
You can uninstall Second Display Control 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 Second Display Control, 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 Second Display Control.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 10%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
10.00% |
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Geography
56.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.25% |
| France |
25.00% |
| Singapore |
6.25% |
| Russia |
6.25% |
| Poland |
6.25% |