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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #36,396
United States Rank #26,600
Reach 0.0031%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.0.322.7 |
11.48% |
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| 6.0.322.4 |
4.92% |
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| 6.0.321.0 |
14.75% |
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| 6.0.320.1 |
6.56% |
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| 6.0.320.0 |
1.64% |
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| 6.0.319.0 |
8.20% |
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| 6.0.318.1 |
18.03% |
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| 6.0.318.0 |
1.64% |
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| 6.0.317.1 |
29.51% |
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| 6.0.317.0 |
3.28% |
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PDF-XChange PRO V6
by Tracker Software Products (Canada) Ltd.
Overview
PDF-XChange PRO V6 is a software program developed by Tracker Software Products (Canada). The most common release is 6.0.317.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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). 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 pdfxpro6.exe. The setup package generally installs about 49 files and is usually about 614.09 KB (628,826 bytes). The installed file LiveUpdate.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 69% of users of PDF-XChange PRO come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Finland.
Program details
URL: www.tracker-software.com
Help link: help.tracker-software.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tracker Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FDEE9B63-F8FF-459D-96D0-115138EB6C72}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 614.09 KB
Files installed by PDF-XChange PRO V6
| Program executable: | pdfxpro6.exe |
| Name: | PDF-XChange PRO V6 |
| Path: | C:\ProgramData\package cache\{3deed5db-b847-46fc-a868-9a3b410c57a6}\pdfxpro6.exe |
| MD5: | 60f2c2756b9a9bbd7cb66ac93dc08dca |
Additional files:
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XCShInfo.dll - Tracker Software PDF-XChange Shell Extention (PDF-XChange Shell Extention)
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XCShellMenu.x64.dll - PDF-XChange Editor Context menu
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XCShellMenu.x86.dll
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PXCOutlookAddinLH.dll - PDF-XChange 5.0 Outlook Addin
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PXCOutlookAddinLH_x64.dll
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PXCOutlookAddin6.dll - PDF-XChange V6 Outlook Addin
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PXCOutlookAddin6_x64.dll
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XCVault.exe - PDF-XChange Vault Utility (Vault Utility for managing serial keys)
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DrvUI5.dll - PDF-XChange Printer 2012 (PDF-XChange Printer 2012 DriversUI)
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pdfSaver5.exe - pdfSaver for PDF-XChange Printer 2012
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LiveUpdate.exe - PDF-XChange Live Update (Live Update PDF-XChange Products)
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PXC60f.dll - PDF-XChange Standard V6 (PDF-XChange Standard V6 Driver)
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PXC60pm.dll - PDF-XChange V6 Port Monitor
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PXC60uif.dll
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drvui6.dll - PDF-XChange Printer V6 (PDF-XChange Printer V6 DriversUI)
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pdfSaver6.exe - pdfSaver for PDF-XChange Printer V6
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PrnInstaller.exe - PDF-XChange 4.0 Driver (PDF-XChange 4.0 Driver Installer)
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HtmlToPDF.dll - HTML To PDF Converter
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HtmlToPDF_x64.dll
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iePDFXEditPlugin.x64.dll - PDF-XChange Editor (PDF-XChange Editor IE-Plugin)
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iePDFXEditPlugin.x86.dll
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npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll - PDF-XChange Viewer (PDF-XChange Viewer Netscape Gecko Plugin)
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npPDFXEditPlugin.x64.dll - PDF-XChange Editor Netscape Gecko Plugin
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npPDFXEditPlugin.x86.dll
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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
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PDFXEdit.exe
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PDFXEditCore.x64.dll - PDF-XChange Editor Core API
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PDFXEditCore.x86.dll
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HtmlToPDFApp5.exe - PDF-XChange 2012 (HTML To PDF Converter helper application (2012))
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OFFice2PDF5.exe - Batch converter for Office documents to PDF format
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PXCIEAddin5.dll - HTML to PDF Converter IE plugin (2012)
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PXCIEAddin6.dll - HTML to PDF Converter IE plugin (V6)
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PXCOutlookAddinH.exe
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PXCOutlookAddinH_x64.exe
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Office2PDF6.exe - PDF-XChange V6
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PXCOfficeAddin6.dll - PXCOfficeAddin for PDF-XChange V6
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PXCOfficeAddin6x64.dll
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TrackerUpdate.exe - Tracker Update
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PDFTools4.exe - PDF-Tools
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PDFXTools.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- XCShellMenu.x86.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'PDFXChange Editor Context menu' with a class of {2ACD35AB-F74A-4C20-AA9B-2DE80081626D}.
- XCShellMenu.x64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'PDFXChange Editor Context menu' with a class of {2ACD35AB-F74A-4C20-AA9B-2DE80081626D}.
Google Chrome Plugin
- npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- PXCIEAddin6.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PDF-XChange V6 IE Plugin' with the class of {42DFA04F-0F16-418e-B80C-AB97A5AFAD3A} (PXCIEaddin6).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- PXCIEAddin6.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'PDF-XChange V6 IE Plugin' with the class of {42DFA04F-0F16-418e-B80C-AB97A5AFAD3A} (PXCIEaddin6).
3 Mozilla Plugins
- npPDFXEditPlugin.x86.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'PDF-XChange Editor Plugin' with a plugin key of '@tracker-software.com/PDF-XChange Editor Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' for all users of the PC.
- npPDFXEditPlugin.x64.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'PDF-XChange Editor Plugin' with a plugin key of '@tracker-software.com/PDF-XChange Editor Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' for all users of the PC.
- 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 PRO?
You can uninstall PDF-XChange PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF-XChange PRO 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 64%
Win 7 (SP1) 36%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
63.93% |
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| Windows 7 |
36.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
27.87% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
24.59% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
19.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.75% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
8.20% |
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| Windows 10 Education |
1.64% |
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Geography
69.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.05% |
| Germany |
9.52% |
| Finland |
2.38% |
| Singapore |
2.38% |
| Austria |
1.19% |
| Belgium |
1.19% |
| Canada |
1.19% |
| Czech Republic |
1.19% |
| DK |
1.19% |
| France |
1.19% |
| Greece |
1.19% |
| Italy |
1.19% |
| Mexico |
1.19% |
| Netherlands |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.17% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
29.17% |
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| Acer |
14.58% |
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| Lenovo |
10.42% |
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| Samsung |
4.17% |
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| Sony |
4.17% |
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| ASUS |
4.17% |
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| Toshiba |
2.08% |
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| MSI |
2.08% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6530 |
3.70% |
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| HP HP ProBook 430 G4 |
3.70% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
3.70% |
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| HP HP EliteBook 840 G3 |
3.70% |
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| Samsung 900X3C/900X3D/900... |
3.70% |
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| Dell Latitude E7470 |
3.70% |
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