Solved What is Foxit CloudReading?

[DavidE]

I updated Foxit Reader to the latest version 6.1.1.1031, and now see a new CloudReading entry in "Programs and Features".
I never had this Foxit program before this update.
Does anyone know what this is and if it's needed, or can I just uninstall it without breaking Foxit Reader for "client PDF reading"?

Doing a web search for foxit cloudreading hasn't helped me find an answer...

Thanks,
David

 

[Britton30]

Good question, all I find for "cloudreading" are references to the Amazon Kindle.

 

[x BlueRobot]

It's probably something related to reading .PDF documents from cloud based services.

I think it may be related to this - http://foxit.foxitcloud.com/eng/login/Document_exchange_help.aspx

 

[DavidE]

Thanks for the replies.

I understand it's probably something for reading "Cloud PDF" documents...
But, I have never used, don't need, and don't want such a "feature" on my home PCs.
I saw no "Opt-in/Opt-Out" choice with this update...

If I do ever want to read Cloud PDFs, I want to make that choice myself.
Is this really another step in the evolution of Software Vendors pushing things on users for whatever purpose?
No, it's not exactly like installing a downloaded program that installs some other unwanted stuff such as toolbars...but is this a "new method"?
In this case it shows Foxit as the publisher, and I appreciate that...

I saw no warning or info message that this program would be installed and why - maybe I missed it...
If any Foxit users update, pay attention, and let me know if I missed something

I don't know if this new program might open up "new security holes" that I need to be concerned with on a home PC that does not need "Cloud PDFs"...
:shock:

 

[x BlueRobot]

Have you checked out their forum and support page?

Latest security bulletin here - http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php#FRD-18

 

[COMPUTIAC]

I also found the CloudReading listed after updating Foxit.
When the program is opened, look under "About Foxit Plug-ins", it is listed as a beta version. I don't know about you but, I'm going to remove this uninvited guest with Revo as it is listed separately.


I found this also : https://www.google.com/search?q=Fox...ud.com&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&spell=1

 

[DavidE]

@x BlueRobot
I did look at some articles I found on the Foxit site that seemed like they might be about this, but I didn't find anything for this specifically...
I don't see anything in that security bulletin link about this.

@COMPUTIAC
Interesting about the plugin you have.
I did check there and I don't have the CloudReading plugin.
Interesting it's a Beta version, included in the latest Prod version of Foxit Reader.



Thanks all!

 

[COMPUTIAC]

Well, that is very strange. I wonder why.
Are you going to remove it anyway ?

 

[DavidE]

Yea - strange.
I haven't decided about uninstalling it yet.
Figured I might wait a few days and see if other people start asking about this on the web, so i might better understand it, and go from there.
If you uninstall it let me know if you run into any problems.

I've been playing around with Foxit seeing if I could find out when/why this new program might launch.
I haven't got it to startup with anything I tried...
I did find this, and wondered if it isn't used when saving to SharePoint.
I don't use SharePoint on home PCs, so I can't really test that.

 

[COMPUTIAC]

From what I can find, SharePoint is part of MS Office.

I don't have SharePoint either. When I click on it, I get this :

 

[DavidE]

I get the same thing.

 

[Sarris]

I used to use Foxit, but it got way too commercial with junk, ads, and nags.

I now recommend PDF Xchange Editor (was Viewer). No snuck in programs or add-ons, less ads in the freeware version.

I've been using it for a couple years now, and was impressed enough to buy the pro version.

My 2 cents.

Regards;

Sarris

 

[A Guy]

When you install Foxit Reader’s latest version 6.1.1 on your computer, it will install CloudReading plugin on your computer and adds Foxit Cloud option on File menu as a result of this.

"CloudReading Plugin allows users to synchronise PDF files and reading record to FoxitCloud.com, This is a beta version for Public". Its gets installed on App data folder, here is complete path of it.

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Foxit Software\Foxit Cloud\Reader.

How to Remove Foxit Reader?s Foxit Cloud Option and CloudReading Plugin?

A Guy

 

[Britton30]

I've used Foxit for about 3 years now and have never been spammed nor nagged. Did you download it from a 3rd party site, e.g, Major Geeks, c|NET?

 

[Gekie]

Just uninstall "CloudReading plugin" as normal program removal, it won't affects "Foxit Reader" local use.

 

[Britton30]

When you install Foxit Reader’s latest version 6.1.1 on your computer, it will install CloudReading plugin on your computer and adds Foxit Cloud option on File menu as a result of this.

"CloudReading Plugin allows users to synchronise PDF files and reading record to FoxitCloud.com, This is a beta version for Public". Its gets installed on App data folder, here is complete path of it.

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Foxit Software\Foxit Cloud\Reader.

How to Remove Foxit Reader?s Foxit Cloud Option and CloudReading Plugin?

A Guy

Very cool find Bill, thanks!

 

[DavidE]

When you install Foxit Reader’s latest version 6.1.1 on your computer, it will install CloudReading plugin on your computer and adds Foxit Cloud option on File menu as a result of this.

"CloudReading Plugin allows users to synchronise PDF files and reading record to FoxitCloud.com, This is a beta version for Public". Its gets installed on App data folder, here is complete path of it.

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Foxit Software\Foxit Cloud\Reader.

How to Remove Foxit Reader?s Foxit Cloud Option and CloudReading Plugin?

A Guy

Very cool find Bill, thanks!

Can't rep you right now Bill

I uninstalled the program.

I normally login with a Standard account and did not see the plugin.
When I started Foxit with Run as administrator I did see the plugin.

 

[DavidE]

I've used Foxit for about 3 years now and have never been spammed nor nagged. Did you download it from a 3rd party site, e.g, Major Geeks, c|NET?

I also have not been nagged, etc.
In addition to what Britton30 says there are some settings in Preferences that can help.

 

[A Guy]

It's not malicious, but if you get no option to not install it, it's not good. At least it's not some 3rd party garbage. A Guy

 

[DavidE]

I agree, and thanks again for finding the article that explained this new program!
I owe you a rep
Next time I Update/Install Foxit, I'll have to see if I missed something for this.