VolumeControl
Overview
VolumeControl is a software program developed by Lenovo. The most common release is 1.0.7.610, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named VolumeCtlSrv.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 3.59 MB (3,763,781 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 71% of users of VolumeControl come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.Lenovo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\VolumeControl
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{699D0EFA-5AC2-4DAB-846E-E4EFDA00ACAC}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 3.59 MB
Language: English
Files installed by VolumeControl
| Program executable: | VolumeCtlSrv.exe |
| Name: | VolumeCtlSrv Module |
| Volume Control Service for Windows 7 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\VolumeControl\VolumeCtlSrv.exe |
| MD5: | 1d6db00efd4035ed0c10f35b7d5dd2fe |
Additional files:
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acpimof.dll (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) - Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver (Resource only DLL containing MOF for ASL code)
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VolumeCtlSrv.exe (by Wistron) - VolumeCtlSrv Module (Volume Control Service for Windows 7)
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GENPORT.sys (by Wistron) - GENPORT
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PQAWDrv.sys
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- VolumeCtlSrv.exe runs as a service named 'VolumeCtlSrv' (VolumeCtlSrv).
How do I remove VolumeControl?
You can uninstall VolumeControl 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 VolumeControl, 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 VolumeControl.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 10 36%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.64% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.36% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
13.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
13.64% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.55% |
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Geography
70.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.97% |
| France |
6.45% |
| Singapore |
3.23% |
| Australia |
3.23% |
| Austria |
3.23% |
| Israel |
3.23% |
| Netherlands |
3.23% |
| Germany |
3.23% |
| Croatia |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
95.24% |
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| ASUS |
4.76% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 10B8CTO1WW |
13.64% |
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| LENOVO 10B9000SUS |
13.64% |
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| LENOVO 10B80058US |
9.09% |
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| LENOVO 10B80007US |
9.09% |
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| ASUSTeK K53E |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 80QQ |
4.55% |
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com