Should I remove Foxit Reader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #205
United States Rank #353
Reach 2.7288%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 30.42 days
897.27 days >
Average installed length: 471.45 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| v 5.0.1.523 |
0.00% |
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| 7.0.3.916 |
0.00% |
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| 6.2.3.815 |
2.42% |
|
| 6.2.2.802 |
2.19% |
|
| 6.2.1.618 |
3.41% |
|
| 6.2.0.429 |
5.17% |
|
| 6.1.5.624 |
2.81% |
|
| 6.1.4.217 |
8.14% |
|
| 6.1.4.0217 |
0.00% |
|
| 6.1.3.506 |
0.01% |
|
| 6.1.3.422 |
0.01% |
|
| 6.1.3.321 |
1.19% |
|
| 6.1.2.1224 |
6.96% |
|
| 6.1.1.1031 |
6.25% |
|
| 6.1.1.1025 |
0.38% |
|
| 6.0.6.812 |
0.04% |
|
| 6.0.6.722 |
11.34% |
|
| 6.0.6.0722 |
0.00% |
|
| 6.0.5.618 |
3.28% |
|
| 6.0.5.0618 |
0.03% |
|
| 6.0.4.912 |
0.01% |
|
| 6.0.4.719 |
1.88% |
|
| 6.0.3.524 |
5.23% |
|
| 6.0.2.413 |
4.40% |
|
| 6.0.2.407 |
0.14% |
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| 6.0.11.225 |
0.30% |
|
| 6.0.10.1213 |
0.87% |
|
| 6.0.1.316 |
0.00% |
|
| 5.5.6.218 |
0.06% |
|
| 5.5.0.1227 |
0.03% |
|
| 5.4.5.124 |
7.42% |
|
| 5.4.5.114 |
2.56% |
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| 5.4.5.0114 |
0.01% |
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| 5.4.4.1128 |
1.70% |
|
| 5.4.4.1023 |
0.56% |
|
| 5.4.3.920 |
4.56% |
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| 5.4.2.901 |
1.00% |
|
| 5.3.1.619 |
0.04% |
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| 5.3.1.606 |
3.35% |
|
| 5.3.1.0606 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.3.0.423 |
0.56% |
|
| 5.1.5.412 |
0.07% |
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| 5.1.4.1124 |
0.05% |
|
| 5.1.4.104 |
0.21% |
|
| 5.1.3.1201 |
2.47% |
|
| 5.1.1.1111 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.1.0.1021 |
0.07% |
|
| 5.0.3.726 |
0.03% |
|
| 5.0.2.718 |
0.29% |
|
| 5.0.2.609 |
0.00% |
|
| 5.0.1.523 |
0.07% |
|
| 70 versions |
Foxit Reader
What is Foxit Reader? (from Foxit)
Foxit Reader is a small, fast, and feature rich PDF viewer which allows the user to open, view, and print any PDF file. Foxit PDF Reader includes features like annotations, forms filling, highlighting text, and the ability to add text to PDF documents.
Overview
Foxit Reader is a software program developed by Foxit. The most common release is 6.0.6.722, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named foxit reader.exe. The setup package generally installs about 74 files and is usually about 42.88 MB (44,959,833 bytes). The installed file foxit updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 36% of users of Foxit Reader come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.foxitsoftware.com/?Language=en
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 42.88 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Foxit Reader
| Program executable: | foxit reader.exe |
| Name: | Foxit Reader |
| Foxit Reader 6.1, Best Reader for Everyday Use! |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\foxit software\foxit reader\foxit reader.exe |
| MD5: | 2d94dd0891527fc1e9ddba312afeea1b |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe - Foxit Reader Uninstall
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UninstallPrint.exe - FoxitTool Application
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foxit updater.exe - Foxit Updater
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FoxitReader.exe - Foxit Reader (Foxit Reader 5.4, Best Reader for Everyday Use!)
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fpc_exceladdin_x64.dll - Foxit Reader PDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient (Foxit Reader PDF Printer: Excel Plugin)
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fpc_exceladdin_x86.dll
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fpc_pptaddin_x64.dll - Foxit Reader PDF Printer: PowerPoint Plugin
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fpc_pptaddin_x86.dll
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fpc_wordaddin_x64.dll - Foxit Reader PDF Printer: Word Plugin
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fpc_wordaddin_x86.dll
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fxc_proxyprocess.exe - Foxit PDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient (Foxit PDF Printer: Save file)
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FoxitPrevHndlr.dll - Foxit Software Foxit Shell Extention
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FoxitThumbnailHndlr_x64.dll
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FoxitThumbnailHndlr_x86.dll
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foxitreaderbrowserax.dll - FoxitReaderOCX ActiveX Control Module
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foxitreaderocx.ocx
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npfoxitreaderplugin.dll - Foxit Reader Plugin for Mozilla (Foxit Reader Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape)
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converttopdfshellextension_x64.dll - ConvertToPDFShellExtension
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converttopdfshellextension_x86.dll
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converttopdf_x64.dll - Foxit PDF Convertor
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converttopdf_x86.dll
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FoxitPrevhost.exe - Foxit PDF Preview Handler Host
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fxdecod1.dll - Foxit Reader Addon: JBIG2/JPEG2000 Decoder
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activation.exe - Foxit Enterprise Reader Activation
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SendCrashReport.exe
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GdpAnalytics.exe (by Soft365) - GdpAnalutics (Analytics)
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FXCUSTOM.dll - FXCUSTOM
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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UnInstallPDFReaderPlugin.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- ConvertToPDFShellExtension_x86.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Foxit_ConvertToPDF_Reader' with a class of {A94757A0-0226-426F-B4F1-4DF381C630D3}.
- ConvertToPDFShellExtension_x64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Foxit_ConvertToPDF_Reader' with a class of {A94757A0-0226-426F-B4F1-4DF381C630D3}.
Google Chrome Plugin
- npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npfoxitreaderplugin.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@foxitsoftware.com/Foxit Reader Plugin,version=1.0,application/vnd.xfdf' with a plugin key of '@foxitsoftware.com/Foxit Reader Plugin,version=1.0,application/vnd.xfdf' for all users of the PC.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- Foxit Reader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1992CBEE-26C8-4851-8386-735E4F6C18C4}' (runs on registration).
- Foxit Updater.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{93A3906D-318B-402E-ADD5-BEC69A66B187}' (runs on registration).
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4BE889B0-8F6C-44AE-AC94-AB8A70B3680D}' (runs on registration).
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- Foxit Reader.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\Foxit Reader.exe'.
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\unins000.exe'.
- Foxit Updater.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Foxit Software\Foxit Reader\Foxit Updater.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| foxit updater.exe |
| Memory: | 4.19 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0041365227% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00244321% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00169332% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 360,978 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 87 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 77.9 KB | |
| Foxit Reader.exe |
| Memory: | 32.63 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0126333326% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.01086124% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00177210% | |
How do I remove Foxit Reader?
You can uninstall Foxit Reader 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 Foxit Reader, 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 Foxit Reader.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Foxit Reader you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 10 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.04% |
|
| Windows 10 |
22.24% |
|
| Windows XP |
8.29% |
|
| Windows Vista |
3.36% |
|
| Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.11% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.31% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
14.61% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.26% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.22% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
4.92% |
|
Geography
36.26% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.26% |
| Germany |
7.52% |
| Brazil |
4.11% |
| United Kingdom |
3.73% |
| France |
3.47% |
| Canada |
2.70% |
| Italy |
2.26% |
| MA |
2.19% |
| India |
1.92% |
| Netherlands |
1.91% |
| Iran |
1.86% |
| Australia |
1.56% |
| DZ |
1.52% |
| Vietnam |
1.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
23.51% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.35% |
|
| Acer |
17.14% |
|
| ASUS |
10.16% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.33% |
|
| Toshiba |
4.67% |
|
| Samsung |
3.91% |
|
| Lenovo |
3.74% |
|
| Intel |
1.90% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.39% |
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| Sahara |
0.90% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.83% |
|
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.32% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
3.59% |
|
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.39% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.24% |
|
| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.31% |
|
About Foxit
Foxit Corporation focuses on providing application solutions for reading, generating, organizing, and securing PDF documents.
Publisher URL: www.foxitsoftware.com