Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd Page

Proceed at your own risk. Editing the registry and removing system files can break other software if done incorrectly. This guide is for educational purposes.

One of the most common complaints regarding Protexis is its persistence. Standard Windows uninstallation procedures for CorelDRAW often leave the Protexis Licensing Service (PSI) running. This is essentially a "driver" for the DRM that was never removed. Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd

If you have been a long-time user of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5, you may have encountered a mysterious process running in your Windows Task Manager called protexis.cmd or PSIService.exe . Proceed at your own risk

If you don't have the script or want to do it yourself, you can disable the service through standard Windows tools: One of the most common complaints regarding Protexis

Always keep your original installation media and serial number handy. This procedure works best on legally activated copies of CorelDRAW X5.