Should I remove ArtistScope Plugin FX?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,423
United States Rank #34,251
Reach 0.0036%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 6.34 days
186.93 days >
Average installed length: 98.22 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.7.2.2 |
11.43% |
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4.7.2.1 |
20.00% |
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4.7.2.0 |
1.43% |
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4.7.1.0 |
24.29% |
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4.6.0.6 |
10.00% |
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4.5.2.0 |
1.43% |
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4.2.0.3 |
31.43% |
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ArtistScope Plugin FX
from ArtistScope
What is ArtistScope Plugin FX? (from ArtistScope)
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Overview
ArtistScope Plugin FX is a program developed by ArtistScope. The most used version is 4.2.0.3, 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 main program executable is Adobe AIR Updater.exe. The software installer includes 30 files and is usually about 3.47 MB (3,641,548 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 41% of users of ArtistScope Plugin FX come from the United States, it is also popular in Poland and India.
Program details
URL: www.artistscope.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArtistScope
Uninstaller: "C:\Windows\ArtistScope Plugin FX\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArtistScope\ArtistScope Plugin FX\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 3.47 MB
Files installed by ArtistScope Plugin FX
Program executable: | Adobe AIR Updater.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe AIR\Versions\1.0\Resources\Adobe AIR Updater.exe |
MD5: | c5b752d53b71c6664a2c85104a5479bc |
Additional files:
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SetupHelper32.exe - Copysafe Installation Support (CopySafe Installation Support)
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ArtistScope.ocx - ArtistScope CopySafe Web (ArtistScope CopySafe Web v4.6.0)
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CSHelper32.exe - CSHelper Application (ArtistScope Helper Service)
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CSInstru32.dll - CopySafe Support DLL
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npArtistScope.dll - ArtistScope Plugin (ArtistScope Plugin v4.6.0)
Behaviors exhibited
Mozilla Plugin
- npArtistScope.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'ArtistScope Plugin' with a plugin key of '@artistscope.com/ArtistScope Plugin' for all users of the PC.
Service
- CSHelper32.exe runs as a service named 'CopySafe Helper Service' (CSHelper).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
CSHelper32.exe |
Memory: | 960 KB | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00018442% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 5,283 | |
I/O reads/min: | 3 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 3 Bytes | |
How do I remove ArtistScope Plugin FX?
You can uninstall ArtistScope Plugin FX 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 ArtistScope Plugin FX, 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 ArtistScope Plugin FX.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ArtistScope Plugin FX 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) 57%
Win Vista 1%
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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 7 |
62.86% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Windows XP |
8.57% |
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Windows Vista |
8.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.86% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.43% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.57% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.14% |
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Windows 10 Home |
7.14% |
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Geography
41.46% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
41.46% |
Poland |
24.39% |
India |
8.54% |
Canada |
8.54% |
United Kingdom |
4.88% |
Russia |
3.66% |
UA |
1.22% |
France |
1.22% |
Australia |
1.22% |
Greece |
1.22% |
Republic Of Moldova |
1.22% |
Germany |
1.22% |
Czech Republic |
1.22% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.00% |
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GIGABYTE |
14.00% |
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ASUS |
14.00% |
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Acer |
14.00% |
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Lenovo |
8.00% |
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Toshiba |
6.00% |
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Sony |
2.00% |
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American Megatrends |
2.00% |
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Alienware |
2.00% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 518 |
3.33% |
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MSI MS-7751 |
3.33% |
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Micro-Star MS-7597 |
3.33% |
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Gigabyte P55M-UD2 |
3.33% |
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Gigabyte G31M-ES2L |
3.33% |
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LENOVO 20150 |
3.33% |
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