Remove Protexis-cmd — Corel X5

This guide explains from CorelDRAW X5.

Corel provides a specific "Microsoft CleanUp Utility" for X5. Download the from Corel’s support site. Do not use the standard Windows "Add/Remove Programs" yet.

2019+ (Legacy Fix) Applies to: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 (Version 15) Issue: Protexis (PSIService.exe) running constantly in background, using 25-100% CPU, preventing CorelDRAW from launching correctly. Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd

a specific error message you're seeing after disabling the service?

Over the years, Corel users have voiced strong concerns about Protexis for several reasons: This guide explains from CorelDRAW X5

Removing Protexis from is safe and often improves system performance. Stick with Method 1 first. If the uninstaller is missing, use Method 2 . Only consider patching as a last resort.

Many users report that CorelDRAW X5 stops working or hangs on launch because of the Protexis service. Do not use the standard Windows "Add/Remove Programs" yet

After following any of the removal methods above, verify that Protexis is no longer present:

: Press Win + R , type services.msc , and look for “Protexis Licensing V2” in the list. If it’s gone or marked as deleted, removal was successful.

In the same Admin CMD window, type:

Open the window by typing services.msc in the Windows Start/Run box. Locate Protexis Licensing V2 .