am pretty annoyed that Corel finds it necessary to add AND run a service ALL the time in my computer without warning or consent of the user at the time of install in order to protect it's product. After installation I found Protexis Licensing (PsiService_2.exe) set to run Automatically in services.msc, if this service is stopped Corel will no longer run and requests a reinstall. It unnecessarily consumes resources and if every software developer decided to use this scheme no Ram would suffice as the service uses 2 Kb. It might not seem like a lot but if you add it to all the other junk it translates into your system taking a hit just to run this program PaintShop Pro X2 does the same thing, that alone was reason enough for me to uninstall it and request a refund under the 30 day money back guarantee. I certainly understand a developer's need to protect its product but to bog down precious system resources is not the way to go about it.
Although this topic is rather old I'd like to agree on all points mentioned.
This is unacceptable. A spyware program that runs all the time in the background using up valueable system ressources without me even knowing that it is installed (until searching for such services specifically) or what exacty it is doing!
It is not even possible to reactivate the service when needed. You would have to restart your machine every time you use Corel software.
No wonder piracy is so widestread. People are forced to when they want to run programs without such reprisals.
I nedd help on how to remove this junk running in the background of my pc.
i Ininstalled the trial software and this is still running..
HELP ME PLEASE.
I work from this pc and it is all blogged down...
Please advise [:'(]
There are certainly things that don't get much use that I wouldn't want removed.
But it would be a good way to track what isn't actually being tested during the beta cycle.
I'm all for productive spyware as long as the results are open and nothing is hidden.
anyway, it's not a spyware:
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/psiservice/70070
psiservice.exe is a Protexis Copy Protection and License Management Software from ProtexisLicensing belonging to PSIService
Click to run a free scan for psiservice.exe related errors.
Not a critical component, but see the information above before disabling it. It is highly recommended to Run a Free Performance Scan to automatically optimize memory, CPU and Internet Settings..
ProtexisLicensing
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The problem is that they are spending money on this, increasing cost of programming and charging us for it. Adding stuff like this creates the reason to crack it. The high cost makes it more likely for someone to find a crack instead of buying it. The easy solution is to lower the price (no more than $20.00) which will make it more profitable for Corel.
The lower price will make it a more attractive buy, plus will would reduce the number of people looking for a crack rather than pay a high price. Simple economics is the lower price equals more sales equals more profit. Corel would save money on developing security or paying another company to do so, which equals more profit too.
Corel knowledge base states that PSIService.exe is required by MS Vista, so it maybe the same with this version of the software. If this is true, than we will have to expect more PC resources devoted to crap like this. What the one poster said about more programs using such software will be true then, and we will be losing resources for BS.
This type stuff is needed strictly because of over-priced software. Solve the problem by lowering the price. More people will buy it instead of cracking it so the software maker/seller will make more money and save costs.
I'm sorry, I should have specified WinDVD by itself. Corel bought the rights because it was a successful piece of software.
WinDVD was reasonably priced prior to Corel's aquiring it. I paid around $25.00 for WinDVD 7. Now WinDVD 9 is $40.00 list. The price is higher with other versions.
I used to use Corel's Word Perfect over MS Word because it was easier to use and much a cheaper. I don't know whether it is still easy to use, but the price it is now it's about the same as MS products.
Yes, there will be people who won't pay, but that's a small minority compared to those who don't pay because it's over-priced.
I haven't looked at any of the bundles or suites, so I was not commenting on them, just the price of WinDVD without any upgraded stuff.
I only looked at it because for some reason my WinDVD 7 won't show the DVD picture. I can not find a reason for it not working, and since it was a InterVideo product, there is a total lack of support from Corel. I suppose it is also not support because of being so old.
WinDVD was always one the best products for the purpose, but Corel is ruining this with the security protection. I'm planning on making a PC just for media use (TV, DVD, etc.), but since I'm not planning on it having dedicated internet access, it looks like I won't be using WinDVD. If I understand correctly, if WinDVD can't "check in" via internet, it won't function. This is totally BS if true, and for Corel to expect everyone to have internet access is really outrageous.
Corel needs to step backwards and start providing the products it used to, ones that were specifically made to be friendly, didn't include the BS MS likes to add and charge more for.
I came here through google when try to solve trouble with crashing "PSIService_2.exe". This stuff REALLY SUCKS. And I am very annoyed now since Corel thinks I am a criminal intend to copy their products.
CorelDraw is a mighty cool program but it is not this important for me to run services and spend resources permanently in background as well as see my computer crash inside this malware.
Tyra Misoux said:I came here through google when try to solve trouble with crashing "PSIService_2.exe". This stuff REALLY SUCKS. And I am very annoyed now since Corel thinks I am a criminal intend to copy their products.
I don't understand what's the problem. Nobody think you are "a criminal intend to copy their products" and if Corel or other company uses some protection this is the same problem of the use of serial number when you install the software.
Tyra Misoux said:it is not this important for me to run services and spend resources permanently in background as well as see my computer crash inside this malware.
this service takes 0% CPU and only 156K of memory.
(http://community.coreldraw.com/blogs/gerard/archive/2008/02/08/comments-regarding-the-protexis-licensing-service.aspx)
Read the complete post:
A few days ago, I saw a post in the CorelDRAW.com forums regarding the PSIService executable / service running on the computer after installing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4. The Protexis Licensing service (PSIservice) appears on computers that have installed recent Corel products or product updates. Protexis is a third-party technology partner that Corel has engaged to provide product licensing protection. With previous versions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (up to X3 Service Pack 2), the Protexis technology was only invoked during the activation process and was stored in a DLL on the computer. To enable CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and other Corel product to successfully go through the Windows Vista certification process and to be fully compatible with the new operating system from Microsoft, this DLL needed to be converted into a service. Looking at my computer, this service takes 0% CPU and only 156K of memory.
With CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4, we have included activation technology in out trials to enable you to test the product before purchasing it. The same technology is also used to enable you to extend your trial for another 15 days for example. While the downloadable version of the product that can be purchased from the Corel eStore includes activation technology, the full or upgrade boxes you can buy directly from Corel or our channel partners does not include any form of activation. This also means that when you purchase the box of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4, you can simply type in the serial number that is included in your box to convert your evaluation version into a full/upgrade version of X4, without requiring you to uninstall the trial and install the version on the DVD... you should still put the DVD in the drive to get access to all the extras and the screen-saver / wall-paper (if you haven't downloaded it yet).
To summarize, the Protexis Service will never connects to the internet except when the product is activated online. In addition to that, it does not access any data other than the Corel product-licensing and registration information, and it does not negatively affect or interfere with your computer or its Internet access. Our privacy policy is available online if you want more details.
Published Feb 08 2008, 03:20 PM by Gerard Metrailler
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Also, you must read this post:
http://community.coreldraw.com/forums/p/8250/32279.aspx#32279
Hendrik Wagenaar
speech: PSIservice.exe is not present in my processes.
Sorry, my bad, it looks like it might only the trial that needs the PSIservice, I'm not absolutely sure. I have so many different versions installed on my system. I'm not much help.
Hendrik
Oh, You think it comes from the trial version? Maybe that explains some trouble. I also can understand if "trial-versions" bring stuff like this.The full version (which I've paid for) definitely should not!
I am going to uninstall everything and then re-install from scratch. I hope it works without that systemservices and that strange "psiservice" (I did not know it is from corel. I've learned here).
Right now I've disabled autostart of the "Protexis Licensing V2" within system-services configuration and my system is rock stable. But Corel-Draw does not start anymore.
It might be an idea to start it (manual) just before using corel-craw. I really feel not good to have stuff like this running in the background day and night! (and other programs also install more and more without ask the user and fill services and autostart. We should stop that.
It uses 3MB on my system and it's not stable, crashes now and then.
Next time I will purchase boxed version to avoid this issue, can someone double check this for me does the box edition not use or install Protexis Licensing V2 service?
It uses 3MB on my system and it's not stable, crashes now and then. Next time I will purchase boxed version to avoid this issue, can someone double check this for me does the box edition not use or install Protexis Licensing V2 service? http://community.coreldraw.com/forums/p/3429/51736.aspx#51736