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Global Rank #46,367
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Matrox Driver
from Matrox Graphics Inc.
Overview
Matrox Driver is a software program developed by Matrox Graphics. 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 62 files and is usually about 864.76 KB (885,512 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 30% of users of Matrox Driver come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.matrox.com/graphics/en/about
Help link: www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\powerdesk8
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\PowerDesk8\Matrox.XPDMUninstaller.exe /additionalfiles
Estimated size: 864.76 KB
Files installed by Matrox Driver
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Matrox.XPDMUninstaller.exe - Matrox Display Driver Uninstaller
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ParheliaDrvUninstaller.exe
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ParheliaUninstaller.exe - Matrox Uninstaller for PowerDesk
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Matrox.PowerDesk.exe - PowerDesk Application
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PowerDesk.exe
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Capture.dll - Matrox PowerDesk-HF
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Core.dll
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DrvNotify.dll
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Features.dll
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HookMgr.dll
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HotKeys.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.AppHints.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.command.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Core.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Core.PlugIns.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Deviceview.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.DvdMax.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.EscEmulator.dll - Escape Emulator DLL (EscEmulator DLL)
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Matrox.PowerDesk.HookMgr.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.HotKeys.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Hotkeys.PlugIns.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Panel.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Panel.PlugIns.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.PDeskNet.exe
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Matrox.PowerDesk.PDeskPage.dll - Matrox PowerDesk-HF Module
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Matrox.PowerDesk.PixelTouch.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.QuickBar.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.QuickDesk.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.QuickDesk.PlugIns.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.ScreenCapture.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Security.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.SetupWizard.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.WindowControl.DLL
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Zoom.dll
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Matrox.Win32Wrapper.dll
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MatroxControls.dll
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Panel.dll
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PDeskNet.exe
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PixelTouch.dll
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PlugIns.dll
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QuickDesk.dll
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ResourceManager.dll
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Settings.dll
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Tasks.dll
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Win32Wrapper.dll
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Zoom.dll
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EscEmulator.dll - EscEmulator DLL
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Matrox.PowerDesk.OverlayWnd.dll - OverlayWnd DLL
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OverlayWnd.dll
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HookProxy.dll - HookProxy DLL
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Matrox.PowerDesk.HookProxy.dll
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PDeskPage.dll - PDeskPage DLL
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Escapes.dll - Escapes DLL
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Escapes.dll
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Hooks.dll - Hooks DLL
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Matrox.PowerDesk.Hooks.dll
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Matrox.PowerDesk.3DAppHook.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- Matrox.PowerDesk.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Matrox PowerDesk 8' which loads as C:\WINDOWS\system32\PowerDesk8\Matrox.PowerDesk.exe /silent.
- PowerDesk.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Matrox PowerDesk 8' which loads as C:\WINDOWS\System32\PowerDesk8\PowerDesk.exe /silent.
How do I remove Matrox Driver?
You can uninstall Matrox Driver 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 Matrox Driver, 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 Matrox Driver.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #46,367
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
64.71% |
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| Windows 7 |
29.41% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
64.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.82% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.88% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.94% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
2.94% |
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Geography
30.23% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
30.23% |
| Germany |
16.28% |
| France |
6.98% |
| Australia |
4.65% |
| Belgium |
4.65% |
| Canada |
4.65% |
| Czech Republic |
4.65% |
| Finland |
4.65% |
| Greece |
4.65% |
| Italy |
4.65% |
| Chile |
2.33% |
| Estonia |
2.33% |
| Japan |
2.33% |
| Netherlands |
2.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
17.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
10.71% |
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| Compaq |
10.71% |
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| Dell |
7.14% |
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| ASUS |
7.14% |
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| Sahara |
3.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
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Common models |
| INTELR AWRDACPI |
9.52% |
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| P4i6G P4i65G |
9.52% |
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| TYAN Computer Corp S2877 |
4.76% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
4.76% |
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| HP Z200 Workstation |
4.76% |
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| HP xw4300 Workstation |
4.76% |
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