Roxio Update Manager
What is Roxio Update Manager?
Roxio Update Manager is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.
About (from Roxio)
Roxio Update Manager checks for updates for your Roxio software. Because Update Manager automatically check for updates, you are always running the latest version.
Overview
The most common release is 3.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named stax.exe. The setup package generally installs about 28 files and is usually about 1.17 MB (1,225,216 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Roxio Update Manager is typically pre-installed with Dell computers.
Some users and experts alike have reported that this program is considered bloatware or bundleware. Such software is optional and can be safely removed if you do not utilize the features of the progam.
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Dell PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It is often time or functionally (lite version) limited for Dell computers.
- If you do not use this program you might consider remvoing it as it often consumes system resources, even if not actively being run, adversely affecting system responsiveness.
Program details
URL: www.roxio.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Roxio\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{30465B6C-B53F-49A1-9EBA-A3F187AD502E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.17 MB
Files installed by Roxio Update Manager
| Program executable: | stax.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Roxio\stax.exe |
| MD5: | c867fecc86edcd989a2f840e0ecf8a1a |
Additional files:
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dwmemman.dll
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dwwin.dll
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mvmcc.dll
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stax.dll
How do I remove Roxio Update Manager?
You can uninstall Roxio Update Manager 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 Roxio Update Manager, 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 Roxio Update Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 48%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 21%
Keep it 79%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #2,116
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
54.01% |
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| Windows 7 |
27.83% |
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| Windows XP |
10.86% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.22% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
35.81% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.40% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
10.76% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.64% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.84% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
5.42% |
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Geography
74.13% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
74.13% |
| United Kingdom |
5.01% |
| Canada |
3.51% |
| Germany |
2.67% |
| France |
2.05% |
| Italy |
1.14% |
| Australia |
1.07% |
| Netherlands |
0.92% |
| Japan |
0.84% |
| Spain |
0.77% |
| Belgium |
0.70% |
| Mexico |
0.57% |
| Ireland |
0.45% |
| Brazil |
0.41% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
80.58% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.78% |
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| Acer |
2.64% |
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| Toshiba |
1.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.19% |
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| ASUS |
1.01% |
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| Intel |
0.69% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.48% |
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| Packard Bell |
0.44% |
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| Lenovo |
0.28% |
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| Medion |
0.22% |
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| Sahara |
0.22% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
9.69% |
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| Dell Inspiron 531 |
6.65% |
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| Dell Dimension E521 |
4.82% |
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| Dell Dell DXP061 |
4.61% |
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| Dell Vostro 200 |
3.95% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
3.68% |
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About Roxio
Roxio, now Sonic Solutions, is a software developer specializing in consumer digital media products whose product line includes programs for the creation of digital media projects, media conversion software, and content distribution systems.
Publisher URL: www.roxio.com