Should I remove Principal Software Update?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #43,105
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.11.6 |
18.18% |
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| 1.10.4 |
27.27% |
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| 1.9.2 |
9.09% |
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| 1.8 |
18.18% |
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| 1.7 |
18.18% |
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| 1.2.0006 |
9.09% |
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Typically installed together
Other programs by Principal Financial Group
Principal Software Update
from Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Overview
Principal Software Update is a software program developed by Principal Financial Group. The most common release is 1.10.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 103 files. The installed file SoftwareUpdate.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. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.Principal.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Principal\MktgIllus\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B08A5501-4E65-4627-9582-527DC4E6E868}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Principal Software Update
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SoftwareManager.dll - Principal.Ind.ElectronicDistribution.SoftwareManager
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PFGHypoCalc.dll - Principal Financial Group PFGHypoCalc (PFGHypoCalc)
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PBRUtility.exe - Principal.Ind.BackupRestoreUtility
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SoftwareUpdate.exe - Principal Software Update (Principal.Ind.ElectronicDistribution.SoftwareUpdate)
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PFG.IS.DST.Soap.Policy.dll - PFG.IS.DST.Soap.Policy
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DI.exe - Disability Insurance
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DiRecordWrapper.dll - DiRecordWrapper
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PFGDicharting.dll - PFGDicharting
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PFGMain.dll - PFGMainEngine (This DLL calls all of PFG's Calculation modules.)
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PreLaunchCk.exe - PreLaunchCk
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DI Doctor.exe - DiDoctor
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msvcp71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library)
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msvcr71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
How do I remove Principal Software Update?
You can uninstall Principal Software Update 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 Principal Software Update, 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 Principal Software Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 10 45%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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US RANK
 #43,105
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.55% |
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| Windows 10 |
45.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
18.18% |
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| Windows 8 |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.09% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
45.45% |
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| Dell |
27.27% |
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| Sony |
9.09% |
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| Samsung |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
18.18% |
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| HP EliteBook 2760p |
18.18% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 23-d050xt |
9.09% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L55-A |
9.09% |
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| Sony VPCEE23FX |
9.09% |
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| HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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