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What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.36.0 100.00%

AlienFX for XPS

Overview

AlienFX for XPS is a software program developed by Alienware. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 16.38 MB (17,171,799 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 64% of users of AlienFX for XPS come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and France.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.alienware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Alienware\AlienFX\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{0B497ADA-99C6-4884-B542-67E9362F7F68}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0409
Estimated size: 16.38 MB

Program filesFiles installed by AlienFX for XPS

  • AlienFXHook.dll - AlienFXHook for 32 bits (AlienFXHook Dynamic Link Library for 32 bits)
  • AlienFXHook32Mngr.exe - AlienFXHook32 Manager
  • AlienwareAlienFXController.exe - Alienware AlienFX (Alienware AlienFX Controller)
  • AlienwareAlienFXEditor.exe - Alienware AlienFX Editor
  • AlienwareAlienFXModelResources.dll - AlienFX Model Resources
  • AlienwareAlienFXTools.dll - Alienware AlienFX Tools
  • CommandCenter_PlugIn.dll - CommandCenter_PlugIn
  • Alienlabs.CommandCenter.Tools.dll - CommandCenterTools
  • alienfx_advanced.exe (by Adobe Systems) - Adobe Captivate (FlashPlayer)
  • alienfx_basic.exe (by Adobe Systems)
  • alienfx_switch.exe
  • AlienLabsTools.dll - AlienLabsTools
  • Microsoft.Office.Interop.Outlook.dll (by Microsoft) - 2007 Microsoft Office system (Microsoft.Office.Interop.Outlook)
  • Office.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft.Office.Core

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • AlienwareAlienFXController.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AlienFX Controller' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Alienware\AlienFX\AlienwareAlienFXController.exe".

How do I remove AlienFX for XPS?

You can uninstall AlienFX for XPS 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 AlienFX for XPS, 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 AlienFX for XPS.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 10 14%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 71.43%
Windows Vista 14.29%
Windows 10 14.29%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.86%
Windows 7 Professional 28.57%
Windows 10 Home 14.29%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 14.29%

Distribution by countryGeography

63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 63.64%
  Canada 18.18%
  France 18.18%

About Alienware

Alienware is a computer hardware subsidiary of Dell and mainly assembles third party components into desktops and laptops with custom enclosures.
Publisher URL: www.alienware.com

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