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Should I remove Autodesk 3ds Max 8?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,138
United States Rank #34,024
Reach 0.0059%

Versions

VersionDistribution
8.1.0.19 0.85%
8.0.1.24 4.27%
8.0 94.87%

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Autodesk 3ds Max 8

What is Autodesk 3ds Max 8?  (from Autodesk)

Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design software provide powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tools that enable artists and designers to focus more energy on creative, rather than technical challenges. The products share core technology, but offer specialized toolsets for game developers, vis...  Read more

Overview

Autodesk 3ds Max 8 is a software program developed by Autodesk. The most common release is 8.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named 3dsmax.exe. The setup package generally installs about 80 files and is usually about 230.84 KB (236,383 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 27% of users of Autodesk 3ds Max 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and India.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.autodesk.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\autodesk\3dsmax8
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{DBB313D6-4B13-4961-BD5F-673CDA1793CC}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 230.84 KB

Program filesFiles installed by Autodesk 3ds Max 8

Program executable:3dsmax.exe
Name:3ds Max
3ds Max application
Path:C:\Program Files\autodesk\3dsmax8\3dsmax.exe
MD5:eb78c913f82333d3fd9c11708d78cc40
Additional files:
  • AcAuthEntities17enures.dll - AcAuthEntitiesTLB Resource DLL (AcAuthEntitiesTLB)
  • acETransmit.dll - acpackeng Dynamic Link Library (acpackeng DLL)
  • AcMPolygonMGD.dll - MPolygon Dynamic Link Library
  • acETransmitRes.dll - acpackengRes Resource DLL
  • AdIntImgServices.dll - Atil Dynamic Link Library
  • ac1st16.dll - Autodesk, Inc. ObjectDBX
  • ac1st17.dll
  • acdb16.dll
  • acdb17.dll
  • acdb17enures.dll - acdb17dres.dll
  • acge17.dll
  • acgex17.dll
  • AcMPolygonObj17enuRes.dll - AcMPolygonObjRes Module
  • adlmdll.dll - Autodesk,Inc. - adlmdll (Autodesk Adlmdll DLL)
  • adlmres.dll - Autodesk,Inc. - adlmres (Autodesk Adlm Resource DLL)
  • AcAxDb17enures.dll - AcAxDbTLB Resource DLL (AcAxDbTLB)
  • AcMPolygon17enures.dll
  • AcDwgFilterImp16.exe - AcDwgFilterImp Module
  • AcSmComponents.dll - AcSmComponents Module
  • ASMahl80A.dll - Autodesk ShapeManager (ASM Autodesk Hidden Line)
  • ASMbase80A.dll - ASM Baseutil
  • ASMblnd80A.dll - ASM Blend
  • ASMbool80A.dll - ASM Boolean
  • ASMconstrctobj80A.dll - constructor
  • ASMcovr80A.dll - ASM Cover
  • ASMcstr80A.dll
  • ASMct80A.dll - ASM Cellular Topology
  • ASMeulr80A.dll - ASM Euler
  • ASMfct80A.dll - ASM Faceter
  • ASMga80A.dll - ASM Generalized Attributes
  • ASMihl80A.dll - ASM IHL
  • ASMintr80A.dll - ASM Intersections
  • ASMkern80A.dll - ASM Kernel
  • ASMlaw80A.dll - ASM LAW
  • ASMlop80A.dll - ASM Local Operations
  • ASMlopt80A.dll - ASM LOPT
  • asmm80enures.dll - messages
  • ASMofst80A.dll - ASM Offset
  • ASMrbi80A.dll - ASM Repair Body Intersections
  • ASMrem80A.dll - ASM REM
  • ASMsbool80A.dll - ASM Sbool
  • ASMshl80A.dll - ASM Shelling
  • ASMskin80A.dll - ASM Skin
  • ASMswp80A.dll - ASM Sweep
  • AcDwgFilter16.dll - AcDwgFilter Module
  • AcMPolygonCom.dll - MPolygonCOM Module
  • AdskScInst.dll - Autodesk 3ds Max 8 (System Level Service Installer)
  • AcGradient17.dll - AcGradient DLL
  • ad17asm120.dll - adasm Module
  • 3dsmaxcmd.exe - 3ds Max (command line renderer)
  • acap.dll - Call attributed profiler
  • AcPersSubentNaming17.dll - AutoCAD (AcPersSubentNaming DLL Application)
  • AcSceneRes.dll - Scene Resources
  • AecArchBase50enu.dll - AecArchBaseRC DLL
  • AecArchDACHBase50enu.dll - AecArchDACHBaseRC DLL
  • AecAreaCalculationBase50enu.dll - AecAreaCalculationBase Resource
  • AecBase50enu.dll - AecBaseRC DLL
  • AecBaseEx50enu.dll - AecBaseExRC DLL
  • AecProjectBase50enu.dll - AecProjectBaseRC DLL
  • AecResMgr50.dll - AecResMgr DLL

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • 3dsmax.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9425684C-D3BF-42B2-9A47-7F16D957459C}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • 3dsmax.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3dsMax8\3dsmax.exe'.

How do I remove Autodesk 3ds Max 8?

You can uninstall Autodesk 3ds Max 8 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Autodesk 3ds Max 8, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Autodesk 3ds Max 8.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#27,138

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 63.25%
Windows XP 17.09%
Windows 10 10.26%
Windows Vista 9.40%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 29.57%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.26%
Microsoft Windows XP 15.65%
Windows 7 Professional 10.43%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 4.35%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.35%

Distribution by countryGeography

26.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 26.77%
  Brazil 5.51%
  India 4.72%
  Indonesia 4.72%
  Italy 3.94%
  France 3.15%
  Thailand 2.36%
  RS 2.36%
  Australia 2.36%
  Russia 2.36%
  Mexico 2.36%
  Argentina 2.36%
  BD 2.36%
  Spain 2.36%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 24.36%
Acer 20.51%
Hewlett-Packard 16.67%
ASUS 12.82%
GIGABYTE 7.69%
American Megatrends 7.69%
Lenovo 5.13%
Intel 2.56%
Toshiba 2.56%
Common models
Dell OptiPlex 755 2.41%
ASUS All Series 2.41%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.41%
LENOVO 2958 2.41%
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro L30... 1.20%
TOSHIBA Satellite C855D 1.20%

About Autodesk

Autodesk focuses on 3D design application for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries.
Publisher URL: www.autodesk.com

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