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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.6.16014 |
22.22% |
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1.6.15804 |
22.22% |
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1.6.14941 |
11.11% |
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1.5.14491 |
11.11% |
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1.5.14154 |
22.22% |
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1.5.12149 |
11.11% |
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Other programs by Blackboard
Xythos Drive 64
from Blackboard Inc.
Overview
Xythos Drive 64 is a program developed by Blackboard. The most used version is 1.6.16014, 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. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 120 files and is usually about 56.44 MB (59,179,008 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 87% of users of Xythos Drive 64 come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.xythos.com/home/xythos/products/xythos_xd.html
Help link: support.xythos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\xythos\drive64\jre\lib\zi\america
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A212C8BC-E4E7-4CDE-A7D0-55E2B95F732B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 56.44 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Xythos Drive 64
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xythosdrive64.exe - Xythos Drive 64
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i18n.dll - I18n
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shellextension.dll - Xythos Drive Shell Extension
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xdcomapi.dll - Xythos Drive API ActiveX Bridge
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awt.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) Platform SE 6 U20 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
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axbridge.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
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client.auth.win.dll - Xythos Drive Auth utils
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client.fsutils.win.dll - Xythos Drive File System Utils
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client.utils.passwordstorage.dll - Credentials jni
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client.utils.sysutils.dll - Xythos Drive Client Utils
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cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
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com.xythos.client.drive.trayicon.win.dll - Tray Icon jni
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dcpr.dll
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deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
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deployjava1.dll
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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eula.dll - EULA
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fontmanager.dll
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hpi.dll
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hprof.dll
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instrument.dll
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io.pipe.win.dll - Xythos Drive Windows Named Pipe JNI
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ioser12.dll
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j2pcsc.dll
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j2pkcs11.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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java.dll
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java.exe
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java_crw_demo.dll
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javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
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java-rmi.exe
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javaw.exe
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javaws.exe - Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
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jawt.dll
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jbroker.exe
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jdbcodbc.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jkernel.dll
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jli.dll
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jp2iexp.dll
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jp2launcher.exe
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jp2native.dll
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jp2ssv.dll
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jpeg.dll
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jpicom.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
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jpiexp.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer
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jpinscp.dll
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jpioji.dll
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jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
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jqs.exe - Java(TM) Quick Starter Service
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jqs_plugin.dll - Java(TM) Quick Starter binary
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jqsnotify.exe
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jsound.dll
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jsoundds.dll
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jvm.dll - Java(TM) Platform SE 6u20 (Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM)
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keytool.exe
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kinit.exe
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klist.exe
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ktab.exe
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lzma.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- shellextension.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'XythosContextMenu' with a class of {C38E7202-58A7-4CA6-8DD1-34C652B206F8}.
2 Google Chrome Plugins
- npitem.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPItEm.dll'.
- npdeployjava1.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npdeployJava1.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- jp2iexp.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501}.
Mozilla Plugin
- npitem.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Xythos Drive 64' with a plugin key of '@xythos.com/Xythos Drive 64' for all users of the PC.
Service
- jqs.exe runs as a service named 'Java Quick Starter' (JavaQuickStarterService) "Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets and applications".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe'.
How do I remove Xythos Drive 64?
You can uninstall Xythos Drive 64 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 Xythos Drive 64, 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 Xythos Drive 64.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Xythos Drive 64 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 78%
Win 10 22%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
77.78% |
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Windows 10 |
22.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Enterprise |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
22.22% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.22% |
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Windows 10 Education |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 Enterprise |
11.11% |
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Geography
86.96% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
86.96% |
Belgium |
4.35% |
Netherlands |
4.35% |
United Kingdom |
4.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
66.67% |
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Lenovo |
11.11% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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Common models |
Dell OptiPlex 9010 |
11.11% |
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Acer TravelMate 5740 |
11.11% |
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LENOVO 1141CTO |
11.11% |
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Dell Studio XPS 1640 |
11.11% |
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Dell Latitude E6520 |
11.11% |
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Dell Latitude E6430 |
11.11% |
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