Should I remove Matrox PowerDesk?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.22.0026.0810 1.0026	1.28%
1.21.2003.0219 1.2003	0.64%
1.19.0049.0926 1.0049	0.64%
1.18.7002.1111 2.08.05 GXM	5.13%
1.18.5001.0821 2.08.04 GXM	17.95%
1.18.3002.0417 2.08.03 GXM	4.49%
1.18.0149.0203 4.05	0.64%
1.18.0145.1114 4.05	1.92%
1.18.0125.0404 4.05	0.64%
1.17.3003.0917 4.04	1.28%
1.17.2002.0614 2.08.02 GXM	17.31%
1.17.2002.0614	1.28%
1.17.0106.0528 4.04	0.64%
1.17.0106.0528 2.13 (M-Series)	1.28%
1.15.2147.1206 4.03	1.28%
1.15.2147.1206 2.12 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.15.2032.1023 2.08.01 GXM	6.41%
1.14.0183.0508 M-Series	0.64%
1.14.0183.0508 4.02 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.12.1005.1107 4.01 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.12.1005.1107 2.10 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.12.0105.0815 4.01 (M-Series)	1.28%
1.11.0001.0511 2.07.01 GXM	19.23%
1.10.4088.0310 M-Series	0.64%
1.10.2001.1101 M-Series	1.28%
1.10.2001.1101 4.00 (M-Series)	1.92%
1.10.0117.0506 4.00 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.09.0031.0521 2.07.00 TH2GO Analog	3.85%
1.09.0031.0521 2.07.00 GXM	1.92%
1.08.6004.0214 2.09 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.08.4061.1027 2.09 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.08.3015.0810 2.09 (M-Series)	0.64%
1.03.0020.0617 2.05 GXM/VEOS	0.64%
1.02.1003.0728	0.64%

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• Matrox XPDM P-Series Driver
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from Matrox Graphics Inc.

Remove Matrox PowerDesk

Matrox PowerDesk is a software program developed by Matrox Graphics. The most common release is 1.11.0001.0511 2.07.01 gxm, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The programs's main executable is matrox.pdesk.core.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 4.31 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 36 files and is usually about 51.76 MB (54,274,818 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 46% of users of Matrox PowerDesk come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: www.matrox.com

Help link: www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\matrox graphics\powerdesk

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{82FC9F7B-0971-4A4A-879C-012222172359}

Estimated size: 51.76 MB

Language: English (United States)

matrox.pdesk.core.exe
Memory:	4.31 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000135410%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00000990%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00000364%	0.015104% average
matrox.pdesk.services.exe
Memory:	1.76 MB
Total CPU:	0.0000056087%
Kernel CPU:	0.00000099%
User CPU:	0.00000462%
CPU cycles/sec:	10,491
matrox.pdesk.startup.exe
Memory:	1.75 MB
Total CPU:	0.0000062775%
Kernel CPU:	0.00000231%
User CPU:	0.00000397%

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 Matrox PowerDesk, 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 Matrox PowerDesk.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 61% Win Server 2003 1%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	46.07%
Germany	11.52%
United Kingdom	6.81%
France	4.71%
Canada	3.14%
Netherlands	3.14%
Italy	3.14%
Switzerland	2.62%
Australia	1.57%
Norway	1.57%
Portugal	1.57%
Sweden	1.57%
Japan	1.05%
United Arab Emirates	1.05%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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