Should I remove Read-a-Card?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.1.01 |
28.57% |
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3.1.00 |
14.29% |
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3.0.91 |
28.57% |
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3.0.6 |
14.29% |
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3.0.4 |
14.29% |
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Read-a-Card
from Dot Origin
What is Read-a-Card? (from Dot Origin)
Read-a-Card is a software utility that runs on a Windows PC and reads information from many types of contactless cards and tags. For instance, various types of card numbers and unique IDs can be read and logged to file, or automatically sent to other software applications using various methods (including 'typing' the c... Read more
Overview
Read-a-Card is a program developed by Dot Origin. The most used version is 3.1.01, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 2.1 MB (2,201,797 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 40% of users of Read-a-Card come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.smartcardfocus.com/readacard
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Read-a-Card\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{49DD348A-8ABB-463D-9723-C4874F3527EF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.1 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Read-a-Card
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Copy of Read-a-Card.exe - Read-a-Card
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Read-a-Card.exe
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Read-a-CardConfig.exe - Read-a-Card Config
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ACR120.DLL (by Advanced Card Systems) - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. ACR120 (ACR120)
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scardsyn.dll (by OMNIKEY) - CardMan Synchronous API (DLL for synchronous API)
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sci2cbn.dll (by OMNIKEY AG) - CardMan I2C-Bus API (DLL for I2C bus devices)
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acr120u.dll (by ACS) - ACS ACR120 (ACR120 USB API Library)
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acr122.dll (by Advanced Card Systems) - acr122 (ACR122 API Library)
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GemTagAPI.dll
How do I remove Read-a-Card?
You can uninstall Read-a-Card 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 Read-a-Card, 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 Read-a-Card.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 29%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
308.89
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
14.29% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
14.29% |
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Geography
40.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
40.00% |
United Kingdom |
20.00% |
France |
10.00% |
Spain |
10.00% |
Germany |
10.00% |
Italy |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
50.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Toshiba |
16.67% |
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Acer |
16.67% |
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Common models |
Dell Latitude E6400 |
16.67% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE P775 |
16.67% |
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Hewlett-Packard G5262es |
16.67% |
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Acer TM8573T |
16.67% |
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Dell Studio 1558 |
16.67% |
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Dell Latitude E6220 |
16.67% |
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