Should I remove ELAN FingerPrinter?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #19,941
United States Rank #11,936
Reach 0.0110%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 19.30 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.10.0.2 |
0.46% |
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| 1.5.11.1101 |
0.46% |
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| 1.5.9.2303 |
0.46% |
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| 1.5.8.2302 |
0.46% |
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| 1.5.8.2105 |
2.76% |
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| 1.5.8.2103 |
3.69% |
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| 1.5.8.1302 |
0.46% |
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| 1.5.8.1101 |
2.30% |
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| 1.5.7.1 |
17.05% |
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| 1.5.5.1 |
19.35% |
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| 1.5.3.1 |
1.84% |
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| 1.5.0.12 |
42.86% |
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| 1.5.0.11 |
7.37% |
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| 1.1.0.2107 |
0.46% |
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ELAN FingerPrinter
Overview
ELAN FingerPrinter is a program developed by ELAN Microelectronic. The most used version is 1.5.0.12, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 4 files and is usually about 5.14 MB (5,388,110 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 79% of users of ELAN FingerPrinter come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.emc.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elanfp
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ElanFP\EFDUninst.exe
Estimated size: 5.14 MB
Files installed by ELAN FingerPrinter
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ELANFPService.exe - ELAN FingerPrinter (Elan Service)
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EFDService.exe - ELAN Finger Print (EFDService)
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EFDUninst.dll - ELAN SmartID-Pad (EFD Ware Uninstall Application)
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EFDUninst.exe - EFD Ware Un_inst Application
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ELANFPService.exe runs as a service named 'ELAN FP Service' (ELANFPService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- EFDService.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'EFDService' which loads as C:\Program Files\ElanFP\EFDService.exe.
How do I remove ELAN FingerPrinter?
You can uninstall ELAN FingerPrinter 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 ELAN FingerPrinter, 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 ELAN FingerPrinter.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #19,941
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Geography
79.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.10% |
| France |
4.18% |
| Italy |
3.28% |
| United Kingdom |
2.69% |
| Canada |
2.09% |
| Hong Kong |
1.49% |
| Germany |
0.90% |
| Finland |
0.90% |
| Netherlands |
0.90% |
| Spain |
0.60% |
| Norway |
0.60% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.30% |
| Australia |
0.30% |
| Colombia |
0.30% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
99.54% |
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| Dell |
0.46% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK UX330UAK |
25.36% |
|
| ASUSTeK Q504UAK |
14.35% |
|
| ASUSTeK T102HA |
12.44% |
|
| ASUSTeK Q304UAK |
10.05% |
|
| ASUSTeK UX430UA |
9.57% |
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| ASUSTeK UX390UAK |
9.57% |
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About ELAN Microelectronic
ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.
Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw