Citrix Receiver Updater
What is Citrix Receiver Updater? (from Citrix Systems)
Citrix Receiver Updater for Windows is an optional software client for use with Citrix Receiver for Windows. Receiver Updater works with Merchandising Server to deploy and automatically update Receiver for Windows and related plug-ins to user devices.
Overview
Citrix Receiver Updater is a software program developed by Citrix Systems. The most common release is 4.1.0.56461, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 31 files and is usually about 27.05 MB (28,365,749 bytes). The installed file Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 58% of users of Citrix Receiver Updater come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: support.citrix.com/proddocs/topic/receiver/rec-receiver-updater-windows.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Citrix\Receiver\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{42D65288-92F3-4AD6-892C-DFEE475F69A9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 27.05 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Citrix Receiver Updater
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ARCompanion.exe - Citrix Receiver (Citrix Receiver Companion)
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Citrix.DeliveryServices.Clients.AuthManager.dll - Authentication Manager SDK
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Citrix.DeliveryServices.Clients.AuthManagerUtils.dll - Authentication Manager SDK Utilities
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Configuration.dll - Configuration Library
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ConfigurationWizard.exe - ConfigurationWizard
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ConfigurationWizardPlugin.dll - Control Panel Plugin
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ControlPanel.exe - ControlPanel
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ControlPanelPlugin.dll
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FontProvider.dll - FontProvider
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NativeMessageBox.dll - Message Box UE
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NativeSystrayUE.dll - Native mode SysTray UE
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PrefPanel.exe - PrefPanel
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PrivService.exe - Receiver Installer
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ProgressNotification.dll - Progress Dynamic Link Library
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Receiver.exe - Citrix Receiver Application
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ResourceKeeper.dll - Resource Library
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SRProxy.exe - Citrix Service Record Application
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Toaster.dll - Notifier Library
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Updater.exe
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UpdaterDialogs.dll - UpdaterDialogs
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UpdaterDialogsDLL.dll - Workload Handler Interface
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WindowsAppRHelper.dll
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WindowsAppRHelper90.dll
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Workload.dll - Workload
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WorkloadInterface.dll
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xmlSignature.dll - xmlSignature
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xmlSignatureWrapper.dll
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Xerces-c_3_1.dll (by Apache Software Foundation) - Xerces-C++ Version 3.1.1 (Shared Library for Xerces-C++ Version 3.1.1)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- PrivService.exe runs as a service named 'Citrix Receiver Install Helper Service' (ARPriv) "App Receiver Privileged Installer service".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| Receiver.exe |
| Memory: | 9.26 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0097678723% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00125509% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00851278% | |
| Switches/sec: | 15 | |
How do I remove Citrix Receiver Updater?
You can uninstall Citrix Receiver Updater 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 Citrix Receiver Updater, 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 Citrix Receiver Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 77%
Win XP 2%
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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 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.17% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.58% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.17% |
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| Windows XP |
2.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
31.25% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
27.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.17% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.17% |
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Geography
58.06% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.06% |
| Canada |
6.45% |
| Netherlands |
4.84% |
| Germany |
4.84% |
| India |
4.84% |
| Switzerland |
3.23% |
| United Kingdom |
3.23% |
| Belgium |
1.61% |
| Australia |
1.61% |
| Norway |
1.61% |
| Sweden |
1.61% |
| Romania |
1.61% |
| Argentina |
1.61% |
| Finland |
1.61% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.91% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.27% |
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| Lenovo |
13.64% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.55% |
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| ASUS |
4.55% |
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| Samsung |
4.55% |
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| Sahara |
2.27% |
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| Acer |
2.27% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6430 |
6.25% |
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| Dell Latitude E6410 |
4.17% |
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| Samsung 305E4A/305E5A/305... |
2.08% |
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| LENOVO 2349QQ3 |
2.08% |
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| LENOVO 20ARS30P00 |
2.08% |
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| FUJITSU ESPRIMO P910 P90+ |
2.08% |
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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