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Should I remove SmartSwitch?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #45,866
United States Rank #46,396
Reach 0.0018%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.4.3 14.29%
1.0.0 5.71%
1.00.0000 80.00%

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SmartSwitch

Overview

SmartSwitch is a software program developed by GIGABYTE. The most common release is 1.00.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named GSmartSwitch.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 536.5 KB (549,376 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 40% of users of SmartSwitch come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and India.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.gigabyte.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\windows sidebar\shared gadgets\osd.gadget
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F28236AF-1724-4039-8980-F5130B99825D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 536.5 KB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by SmartSwitch

Program executable:GSmartSwitch.exe
Name:GSmartSwitch
Path:C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\SmartSwitch\GSmartSwitch.exe
MD5:63aef6e6139f845423ecd31a4c1eaf3b
  • osswitch.exe (by Professional) - OSSWITCH

How do I remove SmartSwitch?

You can uninstall SmartSwitch from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 SmartSwitch, 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 SmartSwitch.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
GIGABYTE
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 80%
Win 7 (SP1) 20%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 80.00%
Windows 7 20.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 22.86%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.14%
Windows 8.1 Pro 14.29%
Windows 10 Pro 11.43%
Windows 10 Home 8.57%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 5.71%

Distribution by countryGeography

40.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 40.00%
  Italy 10.00%
  India 7.50%
  United Kingdom 7.50%
  Taiwan 5.00%
  Ireland 5.00%
  South Africa 2.50%
  Korea 2.50%
  Australia 2.50%
  New Zealand 2.50%
  Israel 2.50%
  Luxembourg 2.50%
  Iran 2.50%
  Germany 2.50%

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

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