Should I remove PrinterAnywhere?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.1.17.0 |
16.67% |
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1.0.8.0 |
16.67% |
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0.9.99.0 |
16.67% |
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0.9.26.0 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by Printer Anywhere
PrinterAnywhere
from Printer Anywhere Inc.
Overview
PrinterAnywhere is a program developed by Printer Anywhere. The most used version is 0.9.26.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.34 MB (1,402,880 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of PrinterAnywhere come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Netherlands.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\printeranywhere
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{FD3D7AD9-5058-44C3-A16A-44AA1758427E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.34 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PrinterAnywhere
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pa_g.dll - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (PrinterAnywhere)
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pa_ui.dll - Windows 2000
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pa_inet.dll - PrinterAnywhere (PrinterAnywhere driver Communication Library)
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paconsole.exe - PrinterAnywhere Console
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ps5ui.dll (by Microsoft) - PostScript Driver User Interface
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pscript5.dll (by Microsoft) - PostScript Printer Driver
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- paconsole.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PrinterAnywhere\paConsole.exe'.
How do I remove PrinterAnywhere?
You can uninstall PrinterAnywhere 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 PrinterAnywhere, 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 PrinterAnywhere.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
70.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
India |
10.00% |
Netherlands |
10.00% |
Germany |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
33.33% |
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GIGABYTE |
16.67% |
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American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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Sahara |
16.67% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Common models |
Dell Studio 1535 |
25.00% |
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HP d530 SFF(PB049US) |
25.00% |
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Gigabyte P55-UD3R |
25.00% |
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ACER Aspire 1700 |
25.00% |
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