Should I remove eFax Messenger?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #36,378
United States Rank #21,149
Reach 0.0031%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.3 |
100.00% |
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eFax Messenger 4.3
from j2 Global Communications, Inc.
Overview
eFax Messenger 4.3 is a program developed by j2 Global Communications. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 19 files and is usually about 16.38 MB (17,174,145 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 92% of users of eFax Messenger come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.efax.com
Help link: www.efax.com/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 16.38 MB
Files installed by eFax Messenger 4.3
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eFax Messenger 4.3.dll - eFax Messenger (tm) (eFax Messenger - Resources)
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J2GDllCmd.exe - eFax Messenger - DLL Command Utility
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J2GMail.exe - eFax Messenger - Mail Engine (32-bit)
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J2GMail16.exe - eFax Messenger - Mail Engine (16-bit)
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J2GMailWiz.exe - eFax Messenger - User Settings
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J2GPBook.exe - eFax Messenger - Compose Fax
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J2GPfcOle.exe - eFax Messenger - OLE Helper
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J2GPlus.exe - eFax Messenger 4.3
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J2GRes_Deu.dll
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J2GRes_Esp.dll
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J2GRes_Fra.dll
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J2GRes_Ita.dll
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J2GRes_Nld.dll
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J2GScan.dll - eFax Messenger - Scan DLL
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J2GSDK43.DLL - j2 Global SDK
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J2GShell.dll - eFax Messenger - Shell Extension
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J2GTray.exe - eFax Messenger - Tray
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Uninstall.exe - eFax Messenger (tm) Setup
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- J2GShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'HotShellExt_40' with a class of {6FF26905-5466-4722-A301-08E22F780280}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- J2GDllCmd.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'eFax 4.3' which loads as "C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GDllCmd.exe" /R.
How do I remove eFax Messenger?
You can uninstall eFax Messenger 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 eFax Messenger 4.3, 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 eFax Messenger.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win Vista 2%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.82% |
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| Windows Vista |
21.31% |
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| Windows XP |
16.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.48% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.03% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.39% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.48% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.20% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.56% |
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Geography
92.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.16% |
| Canada |
2.94% |
| Australia |
0.98% |
| Greece |
0.98% |
| Hong Kong |
0.98% |
| Israel |
0.98% |
| Mexico |
0.98% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.00% |
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| Dell |
26.00% |
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| Intel |
6.00% |
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| Lenovo |
6.00% |
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| Gateway |
6.00% |
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| Acer |
6.00% |
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| ASUS |
4.00% |
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| Toshiba |
4.00% |
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| Samsung |
2.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.00% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook ... |
3.64% |
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| LENOVO 2352CTO |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.64% |
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| HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebo... |
1.82% |
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| XFX68L XFX Nforce 680i LT |
1.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P105 |
1.82% |
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