A common "free" method found in community guides involves using a script to automate the deletion. Script Logic : These scripts typically use the sc stop PSI_SVC_2 sc delete PSI_SVC_2
💡 : If you are trying to save system resources, you can also use a "Lite" installation of X5 if you have the original installer, which allows you to deselect additional utilities during the setup process.
Right-click it again, select , and change the Startup type to Disabled .
Navigate to your Corel installation directory (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs\ ).
Some users may want to remove ProtexisCmd due to various reasons, such as:
To remove the Protexis Licensing Service from CorelDRAW X5 for free, you must manually disable the background service and replace a specific library file within the Corel application folder to ensure the software remains functional without its original licensing check Method 1: Manual Service Deactivation