PDF-XChange Shell Extensions
What is PDF-XChange Shell Extensions? (from Tracker Software Products Ltd)
The latest version of PDF-XChange Viewer now includes a Windows shell extension to display thumbnails of PDF files in Windows Explorer. When using thumbnail mode view in Windows Explorer, thumbnails of the first page in a document are shown instead of standard PDF document icons when the folder is set to view medium, l... Read more
Overview
PDF-XChange Shell Extensions is a software program developed by Tracker Software Products Ltd. The most common release is 2.0.42.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named Live UpdateLiveUpdate.exe. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 58.33 MB (61,161,875 bytes). The installed file Live UpdateLiveUpdate.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 XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 30% of users of PDF-XChange Shell Extensions come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.docu-track.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tracker Software\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Tracker Software\Shell Extensions\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 58.33 MB
Files installed by PDF-XChange Shell Extensions
Program executable: | Live UpdateLiveUpdate.exe |
Name: | PDF-XChange Live Update |
| Live Update PDF-XChange Products |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Tracker Software\Live UpdateLiveUpdate.exe |
MD5: | e402225a3e2ccf78fb5f66dbc558399f |
Additional files:
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PXCPrevHost.exe - Tracker Software PDF-XChange Shell Extention (PDF-XChange Preview Host for PDF Preview Handler)
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XCShInfo.dll - PDF-XChange Shell Extention
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Live UpdateLiveUpdate.exe - PDF-XChange Live Update (Live Update PDF-XChange Products)
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LiveUpdate.exe
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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
Google Chrome Plugin
- npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- PDFXCviewIEPlugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PDF-XChange Viewer IE-Plugin' with the class of {C5D07EB6-BBCE-4DAE-ACBB-D13A8D28CB1F}.
Mozilla Plugin
- npPDFXCviewNPPlugin.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@docu-track.com/PDF-XChange Viewer Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' with a plugin key of '@docu-track.com/PDF-XChange Viewer Plugin,version=1.0,application/pdf' for all users of the PC.
How do I remove PDF-XChange Shell Extensions?
You can uninstall PDF-XChange Shell Extensions 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 Shell Extensions, 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 Shell Extensions.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF-XChange Shell Extensions 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 XP 45%
Win 10 3%
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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 23%
Keep it 77%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
44.74% |
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Windows 7 |
34.21% |
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Windows Vista |
18.42% |
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Windows 10 |
2.63% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
44.74% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.42% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
15.79% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.89% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.89% |
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Microsoft Windows |
2.63% |
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Geography
30.43% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
30.43% |
United States |
28.26% |
Italy |
10.87% |
Japan |
4.35% |
Czech Republic |
4.35% |
United Kingdom |
4.35% |
Hong Kong |
2.17% |
Brazil |
2.17% |
France |
2.17% |
Australia |
2.17% |
Greece |
2.17% |
Austria |
2.17% |
Indonesia |
2.17% |
Spain |
2.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
24.24% |
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American Megatrends |
15.15% |
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GIGABYTE |
12.12% |
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Dell |
12.12% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
9.09% |
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Sahara |
6.06% |
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ASUS |
6.06% |
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Intel |
6.06% |
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Sony |
6.06% |
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Medion |
3.03% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7678 |
3.23% |
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MSI MS-7350 |
3.23% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7318 |
3.23% |
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MAXDATA obook3-1 |
3.23% |
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HP ProBook 4530s |
3.23% |
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HP Compaq dx2450 Microtow... |
3.23% |
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About (from Tracker Software Products Ltd)
Incorporated in 1997 in the UK to develop Imaging and PDF format related software, Tracker Software Products has offices in Canada and the UK, with additional development offices in the USA and Ukraine.
Publisher URL: www.tracker-software.com