Should I remove Foxit PhantomPDF?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,401
United States Rank #1,328
Reach 0.4883%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.56 days
134.49 days >
Average installed length: 70.66 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.6.0.25114 |
0.01% |
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| 9.5.0.20723 |
0.02% |
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| 9.5.0.20721 |
0.01% |
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| 9.4.1.16828 |
0.03% |
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| 9.3.0.10826 |
0.01% |
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| 9.2.0.9297 |
0.01% |
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| 9.1.0.5096 |
0.07% |
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| 9.0.1.1049 |
0.91% |
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| 9.0.0.29935 |
0.19% |
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| 8.3.5.30351 |
0.09% |
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| 8.3.2.25013 |
0.28% |
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| 8.3.1.21155 |
0.09% |
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| 8.3.0.14878 |
0.68% |
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| 8.3.0.14251 |
0.07% |
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| 8.2.1.6871 |
0.39% |
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| 8.2.0.2192 |
0.73% |
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| 8.1.0.1013 |
0.10% |
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| 7.2.52.1209 |
24.31% |
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| 7.0.911.611 |
0.02% |
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| 7.0.510.429 |
14.29% |
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| 7.0.410.326 |
33.39% |
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| 7.0.313.1030 |
0.74% |
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| 7.0.312.615 |
0.81% |
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| 7.0.310.226 |
8.65% |
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| 7.0.59.127 |
4.01% |
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| 7.0.56.1225 |
0.33% |
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| 7.0.49.127 |
8.23% |
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| 7.0.39.113 |
1.52% |
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Foxit PhantomPDF
from Foxit Software Inc.
Overview
Foxit PhantomPDF is a software program developed by Foxit Software. The most common release is 7.0.410.326, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named IconName.exe. The setup package generally installs about 233 files and is usually about 504.88 KB (516,994 bytes). The installed file FoxitUpdater.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 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 51% of users of Foxit PhantomPDF come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and France.
Program details
URL: www.foxitsoftware.com
Help link: www.foxitsoftware.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Foxit PhantomPDF\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A4023BDF-82D5-412D-9D58-8C2819EBFE2E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 504.88 KB
Files installed by Foxit PhantomPDF
| Program executable: | IconName.exe |
| Path: | C:\windows\Installer\{E40149BB-552F-44C8-A10F-4188ADC5AD70}\IconName.exe |
| MD5: | f6eba5cdfd2df78bb21adb6f4e129200 |
Additional files:
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trackreview.exe - Foxit Track Review (Track Review)
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foxitphantompdf.exe - Foxit PhantomPDF (Foxit PhantomPDF 7.0)
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SendCrashReport.exe - SendCrashReport
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FoxitUpdater.exe - Foxit Updater
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64bitmailagent.exe - 64Bit MAPI Mail Agent
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fpc_exceladdin_x64.dll - Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient (Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Excel Plugin)
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fpc_exceladdin_x86.dll
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fpc_pptaddin_x64.dll - Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: PowerPoint Plugin
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fpc_pptaddin_x86.dll
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fpc_wordaddin_x64.dll - Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Word Plugin
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fpc_wordaddin_x86.dll
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outlookaddin_x64.dll - Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Outlook Plugin
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outlookaddin_x86.dll
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fxc_proxyprocess.exe - Foxit PDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient (Foxit PDF Printer: Save file)
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pdffilt_x64.dll - Foxit PDF IFilter Pro (64bit) for OEM
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fpdfrms.dll - Foxit RMS PDF Protection tool x86 (Protect Sensitive PDF Documents)
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converttopdfshellextension_x64.dll - ConvertToPDFShellExtension
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foxitprinterplugin_x64.dll - FoxitPrinterPlugin.dll (Foxit PDF Printer: Printer Plugin)
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foxitprinterplugin_x86.dll
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rmsencryption.dll - Creator RMS Encryption
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ifilterengine1_x64.dll - Foxit PDF IFilter Pro
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converttopdf_x64.dll - Foxit PDF Convertor
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converttopdf_x86.dll
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httpcallwebservice.dll - HttpCallWebService (Use WinHttp Call WebService Interface)
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activation.exe - Foxit PhantomPDF Activation
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delmodule.exe - DelModul.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ConvertToPDFShellExtension_x64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Foxit_ConvertToPDF' with a class of {C5269811-4A29-4818-A4BB-111F9FC63A5F}.
How do I remove Foxit PhantomPDF?
You can uninstall Foxit PhantomPDF 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 Foxit PhantomPDF, 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 Foxit PhantomPDF.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 98%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,401
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
98.43% |
|
| Windows 7 |
1.52% |
|
| Windows Vista |
0.03% |
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| Windows XP |
0.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
79.85% |
|
| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
8.66% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.77% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.98% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
0.97% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
0.82% |
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Geography
50.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.82% |
| Italy |
14.24% |
| France |
5.43% |
| United Kingdom |
5.31% |
| Germany |
3.61% |
| Canada |
3.27% |
| Spain |
2.71% |
| Netherlands |
2.10% |
| Australia |
1.37% |
| Brazil |
1.06% |
| Singapore |
0.91% |
| Sweden |
0.89% |
| Norway |
0.89% |
| Belgium |
0.64% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
44.10% |
|
| Acer |
42.42% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
12.49% |
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| Dell |
0.48% |
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| Lenovo |
0.28% |
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| Toshiba |
0.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
0.07% |
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| MSI |
0.05% |
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| Samsung |
0.02% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire E5-573G |
5.78% |
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| Acer Aspire E5-573 |
4.65% |
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| HP Notebook |
3.97% |
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| ASUSTeK X540SA |
3.73% |
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| Acer Aspire ES1-531 |
2.81% |
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| Acer Aspire one 1-431 |
2.60% |
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