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Should I remove amBX FXGen?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
3.4.2 55.56%
1.3.0 44.44%

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amBX FXGen

Overview

amBX FXGen is a program developed by Philips. The most used version is 3.4.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 63 files and is usually about 49.27 MB (51,665,015 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 33% of users of amBX FXGen come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.amBX.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\amBX\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{49C86EC6-E46D-4D90-92E4-20EB8E3DC74B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 49.27 MB

Program filesFiles installed by amBX FXGen

  • Philips_amBX_USB_HAL.exe - Philips amBX USB Device Driver
  • DirectControl.exe - DirectControlUI
  • DirectControl.resources.dll
  • Illuminate.exe - amBX Illuminate
  • amBX_Engine.exe - amBX (amBX system component)
  • amBX_General.dll
  • amBX_Interfaces.dll
  • amBX_InterfacesCOM.dll
  • amBX_IPCClient.dll
  • amBX_IPCServer.dll
  • amBX_Platform.dll
  • amBX_Service.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Services
  • amBX_Service.exe runs as a service named 'amBX Service' (amBX Service) "Enables amBX applications to link with connected amBX hardware and peripherals.".
  • amBX_Engine.exe runs as a service named 'amBX Engine' (amBX Engine) "Generates amBX effects.".

How do I remove amBX FXGen?

You can uninstall amBX FXGen 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 amBX FXGen, 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 amBX FXGen.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win 7 11%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.67%
Windows 10 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 33.33%
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.22%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... 11.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.11%
Windows 8.1 11.11%
Windows 10 Home 11.11%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.33%
  Netherlands 33.33%
  Germany 16.67%
  Austria 8.33%
  Italy 8.33%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 40.00%
Medion 40.00%
Intel 20.00%
Common models
MICRO-STAR INTERANTIONAL ... 25.00%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 25.00%
Dell Latitude E6410 25.00%
Dell Inspiron N5030 25.00%

About Philips

Philips is organized into three main divisions: Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philips Healthcare and Philips Lighting.
Publisher URL: www.philips.com

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