Should I remove PrintMessenger?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.2.0.0 |
14.29% |
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5.2.0.0 |
14.29% |
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4.0.0.1 |
42.86% |
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4.0.0.0 |
14.29% |
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3.0.0.2 |
14.29% |
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PrintMessenger
from Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
Overview
PrintMessenger is a program developed by Electronics for Imaging. The most used version is 4.0.0.1, 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. The main program executable is dsfhost.exe. The software installer includes 32 files and is usually about 8.94 MB (9,378,064 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 94% of users of PrintMessenger come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
URL: www.efi.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\EFI\PrintMessenger\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{721C0B3A-3E8E-445B-B81E-651699B87944}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.94 MB
Files installed by PrintMessenger
Program executable: | dsfhost.exe |
Name: | PrintMessenger dsfhost |
Path: | C:\Program Files\efi\printmessenger\dsfhost.exe |
MD5: | a7267c9089913a93ecd1319ee3d17046 |
Additional files:
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PMSupport.dll - Electronics for Imaging Inc. (UserAuth Dll Module)
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pdfblizzard.dll - Cyclone PDF Utility Library
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pdfclouds.dll
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pdfeye.dll
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pdfflurry.dll
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pdfgale.dll
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pdfsquall.dll
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pdftyphoon.dll
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pdfwind.dll
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cwicc.dll - EFI ColorWise ICC Library
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CFDW64R.exe - DisableWow64Redirection
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duckpdf.exe
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libefizlib.dll
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libexpat.dll
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libexpatw.dll
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libtranslib.dll
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pex.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- dsfhost.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DSFHost' which loads as C:\Program Files\EFI\PrintMessenger\dsfhost.exe.
How do I remove PrintMessenger?
You can uninstall PrintMessenger 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 PrintMessenger, 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 PrintMessenger.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 29%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
94.12% |
France |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
28.57% |
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Toshiba |
28.57% |
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Medion |
14.29% |
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Acer |
14.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
14.29% |
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Dell OptiPlex 9010 |
14.29% |
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MEDIONPC P5N-MEDI |
14.29% |
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Gateway DX4850 |
14.29% |
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Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
14.29% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C55Dt-B |
14.29% |
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