Should I remove ELAN FingerPrint?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.10.1.4	0.77%
1.6.10.1102	7.69%
1.6.9.1101	14.62%
1.6.8.102	24.62%
1.6.7.107	3.85%
1.5.12.1101	48.46%

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from ELAN Microelectronic Corp.

Remove ELAN FingerPrint by ELAN Microelectronic

ELAN FingerPrint is a software program developed by ELAN Microelectronic. The most common release is 1.5.12.1101, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 4 files and is usually about 5.14 MB (5,391,134 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 80% of users of ELAN FingerPrint come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.

URL: www.emc.com.tw

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elanfp

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ElanFP\EFDUninst.exe

Estimated size: 5.14 MB

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 ELAN FingerPrint, 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 ELAN FingerPrint.

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

GLOBAL RANK #25,762

United States	80.40%
France	3.52%
United Kingdom	2.01%
Netherlands	2.01%
Germany	1.51%
Finland	1.51%
Singapore	1.51%
Belgium	1.01%
Switzerland	1.01%
DK	1.01%
Spain	1.01%
Italy	1.01%
Canada	0.50%
Czech Republic	0.50%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.

Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw

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