This post published by MiniTool group explains the tool Acer Configuration Manager pre-installed on Acer computers. It covers some fundamental details about the application and demonstrates how to remove it from your device.

What Is Acer Configuration Manager?

Acer Configuration Manager (ACM) is a software developed by Acer. The primary executable file is awc.exe. This program runs on the majority of computers, with most of them using Windows 10/11 as their operating system. Most users of Acer Configuration Manager are from the United States; however, it is also widely used in Italy and Canada.

The files installed by Acer Configuration Manager include:

• AcerDriveTray.exe
• AWC.exe (executable file)
• DeployTool.exe (live updater; helper tool)
• ListCheck.exe (check list)
• LogDebug.dll (debug log)
• LogDll.dll (care center)
• NewGel_Exe.exe
• OnePager.exe
• QuickAccess.exe
• RunCmdX.exe
• UpgradeTool.exe

These files are located in C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer Configuration Manager.

When installed, the software sets itself to automatically launch (awc.exe) upon startup through a Windows Scheduled Task named ACM Ignition.

Should I Remove Acer Configuration Manager?

Certainly, you can remove Acer Configuration Manager from your PC. Many people regard it as unnecessary software or bloatware added by the manufacturer with no additional value.

Here are the instructions (based on Win10/11) to guide you through the removal process.

Uninstall Acer Configuration Manager Using Control Panel

Step 1. In Windows Search, look for "control panel", find it, and open Control Panel.

Step 2. On the home page of the Windows Control Panel, if you view the items by icons—whether small or large—locate and select Programs and Features. If the items are categorized, simply click Uninstall a program under the Programs category.

Step 3. On the subsequent Uninstall or change a program screen, find Acer Configuration Manager, click on it to activate it, and then click the Uninstall button next to the Organize option at the top of the program list.

Step 4. Confirm the uninstallation and wait for the task to finish.

Step 5. Restart your Acer computer.

Uninstall Acer Configuration Manager Through Windows Settings

Step 1. Navigate to Start > Settings > Apps.

Step 2. In the app list under Apps & features, locate Acer Configuration Manager, click on it, select Uninstall from the dropdown menu, and confirm by clicking Uninstall in the pop-up window.

Step 3. Confirm your action by clicking Yes.

Step 4. Once the process is complete, restart your PC.

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