ShareConnect
Overview
ShareConnect is a program developed by Citrix Systems. The most used version is 5.0.4552, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 43 files and is usually about 1.29 MB (1,355,776 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 91% of users of ShareConnect come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\citrix\shareconnect
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2C8F04B1-C9AA-4641-A1D5-6BB579731551}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.29 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ShareConnect
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monblanking.sys - Citrix Monitor Blanking Driver (Citrix HDX 3D for Pro Graphics Monitor Blanking Driver)
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resourcehost_en_us.dll - ShareConnect (ShareConnect Host Resources)
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scportmon.dll - ShareConnect Port Monitor
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scportmon_x64.dll
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scprintprocessor_x64.dll - ShareConnect Print Processor
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scprintupddriver_x64.dll - ShareConnect UPD Driver
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scprintupdui_x64.dll - ShareConnect UPD UI Driver
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xactivity.exe - ShareConnect Activity Dashboard plugin
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xaudioh.exe - ShareConnect Audio plugin
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xcomm.exe - ShareConnect Communications
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xcontrol.exe - ShareConnect Host Control plugin
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xfileh.exe - ShareConnect FileTransfer plugin
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xhost.exe - ShareConnect ScreenSharing plugin
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xmainh.exe - ShareConnect Server Agent
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xpre.exe - ShareConnect Pre-Launcher plugin
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xprinth.exe - ShareConnect RemotePrinting plugin
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xsimpleft.exe - ShareConnect Simple File Transfer Plugin
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xsvc.exe - ShareConnect Host Loader
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xtray.exe - ShareConnect Host Launcher
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xvistahelper.exe - ShareConnect Vista Helper
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screencapturewin8dll.dll
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xlaterversionhelper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- xsvc.exe runs as a service named 'ShareConnect' (ShareConnect) "Citrix ShareConnect provides remote access to this PC from any Web browser.".
How do I remove ShareConnect?
You can uninstall ShareConnect 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 ShareConnect, 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 ShareConnect.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 10 46%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.85% |
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| Windows 10 |
46.15% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.77% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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Geography
90.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.91% |
| Canada |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
30.77% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
30.77% |
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| Sony |
15.38% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| ASUS |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| HP G72 Notebook PC |
15.38% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-B |
7.69% |
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| Sony VGN-NW320F |
7.69% |
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| Sony SVL24125CXB |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 7099U2U |
7.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p6674y |
7.69% |
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About Citrix Systems
Citrix Systems provides server and desktop virtualization, networking, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and cloud computing technologies, including Xen open source products.
Publisher URL: www.citrix.com