Should I remove Switch Off?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #16,809
United States Rank #29,021
Reach 0.0151%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.3 |
97.99% |
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| 2.2 |
0.67% |
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| 2.1 |
1.01% |
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| 1.8 |
0.34% |
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Switch Off
from YaSoft
Overview
Switch Off is a program developed by YaSoft. The most used version is 2.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 609.19 KB (623,808 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 16% of users of Switch Off come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.
Program details
URL: yasoft.km.ru
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\switch off
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Switch Off\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 609.19 KB
Files installed by Switch Off
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swoff.exe - Switch Off (Automatic shutdown utility)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- swoff.exe runs as a service named 'Switch Off' (Switch Off).
Startup File (User Run)
- swoff.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Switch Off' and executes as C:\Program Files\Switch Off\swoff.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- swoff.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Switch Off\swoff.exe'.
How do I remove Switch Off?
You can uninstall Switch Off 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 Switch Off, 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 Switch Off.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.13% |
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| Windows XP |
19.46% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.69% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.34% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.49% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.71% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.31% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.97% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.42% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.74% |
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Geography
16.39% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
16.39% |
| France |
14.38% |
| Germany |
7.69% |
| Italy |
7.02% |
| Hungary |
6.02% |
| Poland |
5.69% |
| MA |
5.35% |
| Thailand |
4.35% |
| TN |
3.01% |
| United Kingdom |
3.01% |
| India |
2.01% |
| Belgium |
1.67% |
| Romania |
1.67% |
| Netherlands |
1.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
23.37% |
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| Acer |
17.93% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.39% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.41% |
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| Intel |
4.89% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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| Lenovo |
3.80% |
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| Medion |
1.09% |
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| Sahara |
1.09% |
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| Samsung |
1.09% |
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| Toshiba |
1.09% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7821 |
4.80% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660s |
3.20% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 790 |
3.20% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
3.20% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 390 |
3.20% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.40% |
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