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Should I remove PrintKit?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,672
United States Rank #25,880
Reach 0.0032%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 28.42 days
634.90 days >
Average installed length: 333.59 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.1.326.0 28.13%
1.0.319.0 6.25%
1.0.310.0 3.13%
1.0.293.0 1.56%
1.0.290.0 3.13%
1.0.256.0 23.44%
1.0.247.0 17.19%
1.0.243.0 17.19%

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PrintKit

Overview

PrintKit is a program developed by Collobos Software. The most used version is 1.1.326.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 3.38 MB (3,547,136 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 72% of users of PrintKit come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\printkit
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C73E0ABB-9823-4D2F-8B83-E6E497944EEB}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.38 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PrintKit

  • printkitd.exe - PrintKit Service
  • libcups2.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • printkitd.exe runs as a service named 'PrintKit Service' (PrintKit Service) "Enables printer sharing with mobile devices without any unnecessary manual setup or administration.".

How do I remove PrintKit?

You can uninstall PrintKit from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 PrintKit, 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 PrintKit.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 3%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 57.81%
Windows 10 29.69%
Windows Vista 9.38%
Windows XP 3.13%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.40%
Windows 7 Professional 15.87%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.94%
Windows 8 Pro with Media ... 4.76%
Windows 8.1 4.76%

Distribution by countryGeography

71.76% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 71.76%
  Brazil 5.88%
  United Kingdom 5.88%
  Germany 3.53%
  Canada 3.53%
  CY 1.18%
  TN 1.18%
  Belgium 1.18%
  Norway 1.18%
  Switzerland 1.18%
  Australia 1.18%
  India 1.18%
  Poland 1.18%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 30.43%
Hewlett-Packard 21.74%
Acer 13.04%
Toshiba 6.52%
GIGABYTE 4.35%
Samsung 4.35%
Sony 4.35%
Sahara 2.17%
Intel 2.17%
Gateway 2.17%
Apple 2.17%
Medion 2.17%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite Pro S30... 1.92%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C75-A 1.92%
Sony SVT15112CXS 1.92%
powerspec psB610 1.92%
LENOVO 4270CTO 1.92%
Hewlett-Packard p6550z 1.92%

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