Should I remove PDF-XChange Lite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #49,954
United States Rank #36,412
Reach 0.0014%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
6.0.322.7 |
28.57% |
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6.0.322.4 |
3.57% |
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6.0.322.3 |
3.57% |
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6.0.321.0 |
3.57% |
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6.0.320.1 |
10.71% |
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6.0.319.0 |
14.29% |
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6.0.318.1 |
14.29% |
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6.0.318.0 |
7.14% |
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6.0.317.1 |
14.29% |
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PDF-XChange Lite V6
by Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd.
Overview
PDF-XChange Lite V6 is a software program developed by Tracker Software Products (Canada). The most common release is 6.0.322.7, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named pdfxlite6.exe. The setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 1.33 MB (1,398,752 bytes). The installed file TrackerUpdate.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 71% of users of PDF-XChange Lite come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.tracker-software.com
Help link: help.tracker-software.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\package cache\{41997b92-cdd3-4969-a9bd-5e2be3bfc49e}
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{41997b92-cdd3-4969-a9bd-5e2be3bfc49e}\PDFXLite6.exe" /uninstall
Estimated size: 1.33 MB
Files installed by PDF-XChange Lite V6
Program executable: | pdfxlite6.exe |
Name: | PDF-XChange Lite V6 |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\package cache\{41997b92-cdd3-4969-a9bd-5e2be3bfc49e}\pdfxlite6.exe |
MD5: | e21ab5cd797f10351f2794a0d0a6bf3d |
Additional files:
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DrvUI5L.dll - PDF-XChange Printer V6 (PDF-XChange Printer V6 DriversUI)
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mxdwdrv.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft XPS Document Writer
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pdfSaver5L.exe - pdfSaver for PDF-XChange Printer V6
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PrnInstaller.exe - PDF-XChange V6 Driver (PDF-XChange V6 Driver Installer)
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pxcdrv5L.dll - PDF-XChange 2012 (PDF-XChange Printer Driver)
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pxcpm5L.dll - PDF-XChange Port Monitor
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TrackerUpdate.exe - Tracker Update
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XCShInfo.dll - Tracker Software PDF-XChange Shell Extention (PDF-XChange Shell Extention)
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XCVault.exe - PDF-XChange Vault Utility (Vault Utility for managing serial keys)
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xpssvcs.dll (by Microsoft) - Native Code Xps Services Library
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npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll - PDF-XChange Viewer (PDF-XChange Viewer Netscape Gecko Plugin)
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PDFXCview.exe
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PDFXCviewAx.dll - PDF-XChange Viewer Control
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PDFXCviewIEPlugin.dll - PDF-XChange Viewer IE-Plugin
Behaviors exhibited
Mozilla Plugin
- npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@tracker-software.com/PDF-XChange Viewer Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' with a plugin key of '@tracker-software.com/PDF-XChange Viewer Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- TrackerUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'TrackerAutoUpdate' (runs daily at 9:00 AM).
How do I remove PDF-XChange Lite?
You can uninstall PDF-XChange Lite 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 PDF-XChange Lite V6, 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 PDF-XChange Lite.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF-XChange Lite V6 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 75%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
75.00% |
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Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
42.86% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.14% |
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Windows 10 Enterprise 201... |
3.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
3.57% |
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Geography
70.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.73% |
Germany |
14.63% |
Italy |
9.76% |
France |
2.44% |
New Zealand |
2.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.17% |
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Lenovo |
20.83% |
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Dell |
12.50% |
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ASUS |
8.33% |
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Medion |
8.33% |
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Acer |
8.33% |
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Sony |
4.17% |
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Samsung |
4.17% |
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American Megatrends |
4.17% |
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Common models |
Sony VPCCW16FA |
4.00% |
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Samsung 940X3G/930X3G |
4.00% |
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Microsoft Corporation Sur... |
4.00% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
4.00% |
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Medion Akoya E6240T |
4.00% |
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LENOVO IdeaCentre B320 |
4.00% |
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