Should I remove PrinterShare?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.3.5.0 |
33.33% |
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| 1.2.1.0 |
33.33% |
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| 1.1.77.0 |
33.33% |
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Other programs by Printer Anywhere
PrinterShare
from Printer Anywhere Inc.
Overview
PrinterShare is a software program developed by Printer Anywhere. The most common release is 1.3.5.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 8 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows XP. While about 88% of users of PrinterShare come from the United States, it is also popular in Austria.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\printershare
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D96709EB-2ED5-4368-BEC6-EFF660757D5B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PrinterShare
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pa_g.dll - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (Graphic DLL)
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pa_ui.dll - Windows 2000
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pa_inet.dll - PrinterShare® (PrinterShare® driver Communication Library)
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paconsole.exe - PrinterAnywhere (PrinterAnywhere Console)
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paprgrss.exe
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pipesvr.exe
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ps5ui.dll (by Microsoft) - PostScript Driver User Interface
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pscript5.dll (by Microsoft) - PostScript Printer Driver
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pipesvr.exe runs as a service named 'PrinterShare Helper service' (PrinterShareHelper) "PrinterShare Helper service is used to communitate between Zero session spooler service and user session Progress Dialog".
How do I remove PrinterShare?
You can uninstall PrinterShare 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 PrinterShare, 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 PrinterShare.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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| Windows XP |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
87.50% |
| Austria |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| MSI |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
33.33% |
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| HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebo... |
33.33% |
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| ASUSTeK Broadwater |
33.33% |
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