Should I remove FOX LiveUpdate?

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.1.6.53	2.44%
2.1.6.34	2.44%
2.1.6.26	2.44%
2.1.6.25	2.44%
2.1.6.23	51.22%
2.1.6.22	4.88%
2.1.6.20	4.88%
2.1.6.19	9.76%
2.1.6.15	2.44%
2.0.6.7	2.44%
2.0.6.6	7.32%
2.0.5.4	7.32%

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Remove FOX LiveUpdate by Foxconn

FOX LiveUpdate is a program developed by Foxconn. The most used version is 2.1.6.23, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The main program executable is FXEXPAND.EXE. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 8 MB (8,385,674 bytes). LiveUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 40% of users of FOX LiveUpdate come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

URL: www.Foxconn.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Foxconn\FOX LiveUpdate\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6BF7DB90-660E-440D-A2A7-68474C7F70F4}

Estimated size: 8 MB

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 FOX LiveUpdate, 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 FOX LiveUpdate.

OS VERSIONS Win XP 34% Win Vista 2%

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 6% Keep it 94%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	40.35%
United Kingdom	14.04%
Germany	8.77%
South Africa	5.26%
DZ	3.51%
Netherlands	3.51%
Turkey	3.51%
Japan	3.51%
Mexico	1.75%
Austria	1.75%
France	1.75%
Philippines	1.75%
Brazil	1.75%
Greece	1.75%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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