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Should I remove Epson FAX Utility?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #529
United States Rank #290
Reach 1.2591%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.40 days
631.25 days >
Average installed length: 331.67 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.56.00 0.07%
2.54.00 0.02%
2.50.00 0.01%
2.46.00 0.00%
2.42.00 0.00%
2.40.00 0.01%
2.34.00 0.08%
2.32.00 0.09%
2.30.00 0.60%
2.25.00 0.29%
2.24.00 0.09%
2.22.00 0.46%
2.20.00 0.23%
2.12.00 0.07%
2.10.00 0.13%
2.04.00 0.52%
2.02.00 0.38%
2.00.00 0.94%
1.73.00 0.03%
1.63.00 2.21%
1.62.00 2.88%
1.60.00 1.47%
1.53.00 3.93%
1.52.00 1.29%
1.51.00 5.27%
1.50.00 1.27%
1.47.00 0.07%
1.46.00 7.43%
1.45.00 0.48%
1.43.00 0.39%
1.42.00 0.67%
1.40.00 0.22%
1.32.00 0.27%
1.31.00 10.82%
1.30.00 17.06%
1.21.00 0.00%
1.20.00 18.03%
1.10.00 17.56%
1.00.01 2.70%
1.00.000 1.95%
1.00.00 0.00%

Other programs by SEIKO EPSON

Epson FAX Utility

What is Epson FAX Utility?  (from SEIKO EPSON)

The Epson FAX Utility will send faxes from your computer. You can send a fax from a printing program in Windows. You can fax up to 100 pages at a time, including a cover sheet. Select your product with the FAX option as the printer. To change the Paper Size, Orientation, Color, Image Quality, or Character Density setti...  Read more

Overview

Epson FAX Utility is a software program developed by SEIKO EPSON. The most common release is 1.20.00, 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. 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 FUSNDCVR.exe. The setup package generally installs about 45 files and is usually about 26.75 MB (28,053,522 bytes). 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 73% of users of Epson FAX Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.epson.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Epson Software\FAX Utility
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{0CBE6C93-CB2E-4378-91EE-12BE6D4E2E4A}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 26.75 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Epson FAX Utility

Program executable:FUSNDCVR.exe
Name:EPSON PC-FAX SOFTWARE
Send Cover Sheet Only
Path:C:\Program Files\Epson Software\FAX Utility\FUSNDCVR.exe
MD5:dd0f3da1b679f0d60877f7bb45311b52
Additional files:
  • EBNETx86.dll - EPSON Bi-directional Printer (EBPNET6 x86)
  • EbpD4Fax.dll - EBPD4FAX x86
  • prtsfc.dll - prtsfc dynamic link library
  • FURESDAT.dll
  • ENSTRMA.dll - EPSON Network Stream DLL (ENSTRMAPI)
  • EFXSTLCP.exe - EPSON PC-FAX SOFTWARE (Fax Settings for Printer)
  • EPFCODEC.dll - Still Image Codec Library
  • EPFDPSET.exe - PC-FAX Driver Setup
  • EPFXDIAG.exe - Check Fax Connection
  • EPFXSET.exe - Fax Settings
  • EPFXSPDL.EXE - Speed Dial/Group Dial List
  • FUADMPW.dll - Admin Password
  • FUADRFIL.dll - Simple Address File Access Module
  • FUFAXADR.exe - PC-FAX Phone Book
  • FUFAXCFG.dll - FAX Utility PC-FAX Settings
  • FUFAXCNT.exe - FAX Utility Center Application
  • FUFAXCSR.dll - FAX Utility Coversheet Renderer
  • FUFAXLDB.dll - FAX Log Database Access
  • FUFAXLOG.exe - Fax Transmission Record
  • FUFAXPDB.dll - PC-FAX Address Database Access Module
  • FUFAXRCV.exe - Fax Reception
  • FUFAXSTM.exe - Fax Transmission
  • fufaxtif.dll - TIFF CODEC LIBRARY
  • FUFAXVWR.exe - FAX Viewer
  • FUIMGCDC.dll
  • FULEPP.dll - Printer Selection
  • FUPFXCFG.exe - PC-FAX Configuration DialogBox
  • FUPRNTIF.dll - Print Library
  • FUREGCOM.exe - COM Utility
  • FURESEND.dll - Resend Fax
  • FUSNDCVR.exe - Send Cover Sheet Only
  • FUSTMMSG.dll - Status Strings
  • FUSUPDRV.exe - PC-FAX Driver Installer
  • FUSVCCLT.dll - FAXoutService Client Library
  • FUTRSWZD.EXE - FAX Utility
  • FUUSBHLP.dll - CONFIG SERVICE USB HELPER LIBRARY
  • FUVERDLG.dll - VERSION INFORMATION
  • INTROGUIDE.dll - Introduction Guide
  • FURCVSET.dll - FAX Utility (Received Fax Output Settings)
  • FURCVSET.exe
  • xerces-com.dll (by Apache Software Foundation) - Xerces XML Parser for COM
  • xerces-c_2_8.dll (by Apache Software Foundation) - Xerces-C Version 2.8.0 (Shared Library for Xerces-C Version 2.8.0)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • FUFAXCNT.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F3CCD981-CF11-4A19-88FC-4071F35B6B98}' (runs on registration).
  • EPFDPSET.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{EC95798D-2DB5-4BA0-A4E7-39416071040B}' (runs on registration).
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • FUFAXSTM.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
  • FUFAXRCV.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 2.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • FUFAXSTM.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'FUFAXSTM' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Epson Software\FAX Utility\FUFAXSTM.exe".
  • FUFAXRCV.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'FUFAXRCV' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Epson Software\FAX Utility\FUFAXRCV.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • FUFAXCNT.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Epson Software\FAX Utility\FUFAXCNT.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

FUFAXRCV.exe
Memory:6.17 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0004373055%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00026105%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00017626%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:49,369
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:7 Bytes
435.61 KB average
FUFAXSTM.exe
Memory:9.66 MB
Total CPU:0.0009826300%
Kernel CPU:0.00064794%
User CPU:0.00033469%
CPU cycles/sec:29,164
I/O reads/min:150 Bytes

How do I remove Epson FAX Utility?

You can uninstall Epson FAX Utility 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 Epson FAX Utility, 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 Epson FAX Utility.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 51.85%
Windows 10 39.35%
Windows Vista 5.52%
Windows XP 3.27%
Windows Server 2003 0.02%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.21%
Windows 10 Home 15.71%
Windows 7 Professional 10.57%
Windows 8.1 10.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.05%
Windows 10 Pro 5.68%

Distribution by countryGeography

73.01% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 73.01%
  Germany 8.03%
  Italy 4.31%
  Canada 2.71%
  United Kingdom 2.63%
  Australia 2.26%
  France 1.67%
  Netherlands 0.59%
  Spain 0.46%
  Austria 0.29%
  Colombia 0.29%
  Taiwan 0.24%
  Brazil 0.24%
  Mexico 0.21%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 29.67%
Dell 26.22%
Acer 14.49%
ASUS 9.09%
Toshiba 7.98%
Lenovo 3.73%
GIGABYTE 3.67%
Samsung 2.48%
Intel 1.19%
Medion 0.82%
American Megatrends 0.65%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 5.99%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.32%
ASUS All Series 4.20%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.55%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.96%
Dell XPS 8700 2.25%

About SEIKO EPSON

Seiko Epson Corporation commonly known as Epson, is an electronics company that manufacturers computer printers, information and imaging related equipment and manufactures inkjet, laser printers, scanners, desktop computers, business, multimedia and home theatre projectors, industrial automation equipment, point of sale docket printers and cash registers, laptops, integrated circuits, LCD components and other associated electronic components.
Publisher URL: www.epson.com

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