FLEXnet Publisher

Question

Hi everyone, I would just like to ask, "What are the reasons for FLEXnet Publisher to be installed in someone's PC, without the owner of the PC having any knowledge that the software is in there?".  I am aware that in order for my system to work and run at its optimum for my requirements, Microsoft and other software companies would've have had to include software applications that have nothing to do with my day-to-day use of the programs I have in my PC, but are there act as a form of support to softwares already installed, such as for updating purposes; or as a form of controller or deterrent  for incompatible applications.

However, I would like for someone to be able to provide me with some sort of viable explanation or reason as to why my PC would have a FLEXnet Publisher installed in my system?  As an average End User of Personal Computers, I mainly use my PC for chatting with family, friends, and members of a Web Network I belong to.  Our personal home Network consists of 3x Laptops using the same ISP; and the other 2x PCs are basically used by their respective owner's for similar personal use.  In other words, according to what I have briefly read here regarding what FLEXnet Publisher is mainly used for, I am therefore somewhat perplexed as to "Why there would be a need for it to be insalled in my PC, when from my understanding of it, what I use my PC for and the amount of volume I generate does not really justify the need for me having one?".  "Is there other types of applications that FLEXnet Pulbisher would be used for, which would perhaps quench my curiousity with satisfaction?"  And if so, "Should it be located in the area I have included below?"

C: > Program Files (x86) > Common Files > Macrovision Shared > FLEXnet Publisher.

     'Clicking' on the FLEXnet Publisher Folder reveals that it contains 2x files:-          

           **a)  (filename) fnp_registrations               (Type) XML Document     (Size)1KB         (Date Mod) 10/02/2012

             **b) (filename) FNP Licencing Service     (Type) Application            (Size)641KB       (Date Mod) 10/02/2012

I realise that your department must have to answer myriads of questions, and by the volume, but I would really appreciate it if someone could take the time to respond to my query.  If this software application is an unnecessary item in my Hard Drive then I would very much like to unistall it, but as I've discovered the hard way, being 'click happy' with Delete, can lead to all sorts of migraine inducing havoc!  Can someone also answer 'Why FLEXnet Publisher has a 'registrations - XML Doc' in the Folder?

Thank you for your kind consideration.  Shirly.

Answer 1

Hi

This is not Microsoft software!

Flexnet Update Manager software application (formerly Acresso software updater).

This application is installed with some third party software programs. It is supposed to automatically check for updates for these third party software programs.

However, it can be very intrusive, irritating, and hard to control.

Use the following steps to get rid of it.

Click the following link to download the Uninstaller.

Download the Update Manager uninstaller 

Save the file to your Desktop. Right click the file and seletect the Run as Administrator option.

This will prevent the application from running.

More information:

Q111006: How Do I Install or Uninstall The Software Manager?: http://consumerdocs.installshield.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=Q111006&sliceId=1

Regards

Answer 2

FlexNet is malware. Unfortunately it is still being used by Omnipage and Nuance just to name a couple. There is no uninstaller nor is there a entry in the start menu. I absolutely hate this program. As soon as I install software that has it I contact the software maker and get my license refunded. It's the only way they might finally step up and remove it from their programs. There are always alternatives.

I had to use Revo Uninstaller to remove it. I pointed Revo to the program file (for me it was C\Programdata\Flexnet\Connect) because there is no uninstall or start menu entry and did a moderate uninstall. Even t only a moderate removal there were 622 reg keys and 714 values found. Then two pages worth of trace files and folders left over to remove.

Contact the company that makes the software that bundled this along with their program and write them a firm email, or letter, about intentionally selling high end software with malware built in.

Answer 3

It came along with Roxio download