Should I remove Blio?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
Be the first to rate (click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #466
United States Rank #166
Reach 1.3632%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.74 days
552.91 days >
Average installed length: 290.51 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.4.1.9759 |
0.01% |
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3.3.9721 |
0.42% |
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3.3.9679 |
3.19% |
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3.2.9594 |
3.04% |
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3.1.9534 |
1.12% |
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3.0.9507 |
0.01% |
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3.0.9490 |
0.26% |
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3.0.9482 |
2.40% |
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3.0.9479 |
0.02% |
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3.0.9391 |
2.55% |
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2.3.8153 |
0.29% |
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2.3.7705 |
0.06% |
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2.3.7610 |
0.06% |
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2.3.7140 |
15.67% |
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2.2.9177 |
0.01% |
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2.2.8530 |
4.79% |
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2.2.8188 |
24.60% |
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2.2.7922 |
0.56% |
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2.2.7689 |
2.03% |
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2.2.7530 |
0.11% |
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2.2.7485 |
0.16% |
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2.2.7116 |
0.03% |
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2.2.7036 |
0.02% |
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2.2.6883 |
0.01% |
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2.2.6699 |
24.32% |
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2.2.6585 |
1.38% |
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2.2.6484 |
0.48% |
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2.2.6423 |
0.01% |
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2.1.5889 |
0.04% |
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2.0.5566 |
0.11% |
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2.0.5452 |
0.13% |
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2.0.5425 |
0.01% |
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2.0.5350 |
12.11% |
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Other programs by K-NFB Reading Technology
Blio
What is Blio?
Blio is a free-to-download e-reader software platform that preserves typography and supports color illustrations, features that make it particularly effective for certain categories of books not well supported by E Ink, such as cookbooks and children's books. Blio also comes with text-to-speech integration, with support for both a computerized voice and synchronization with professionally recorded audiobooks.
Overview
The most used version is 2.2.8188, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is KNFB.Reader.exe. The software installer includes 40 files and is usually about 38.46 MB (40,331,249 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.blio.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\K-NFB Reading Technology Inc\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9368DDD5-CE7F-4BD7-A83A-F00FABE338EC}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 38.46 MB
Files installed by Blio
Program executable: | KNFB.Reader.exe |
| KNFB Blio |
Path: | C:\Program Files\K-NFB Reading Technology Inc\Blio\KNFB.Reader.exe |
MD5: | fcaf03b535c49d425ea23ff64ed40a80 |
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KNFB.Reader.exe - Blio (KNFB Blio)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- KNFB.Reader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8F689C43-6513-4C4A-A5C3-E474076CEB94}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Blio?
You can uninstall Blio from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Blio, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Blio.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 88%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
#466
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
88.64% |
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Windows 10 |
10.91% |
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Windows XP |
0.30% |
|
Windows Vista |
0.16% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
83.64% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.95% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
3.40% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
0.89% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.57% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
0.53% |
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Geography
89.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
89.29% |
Canada |
3.89% |
United Kingdom |
2.56% |
Italy |
0.75% |
Australia |
0.64% |
New Zealand |
0.22% |
Brazil |
0.22% |
Mexico |
0.21% |
Germany |
0.14% |
India |
0.13% |
PR |
0.11% |
Netherlands |
0.08% |
Ireland |
0.07% |
South Africa |
0.07% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
81.02% |
|
Dell |
18.98% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
10.91% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
10.77% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
9.07% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
8.88% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
5.37% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
3.29% |
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About (from K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.)
K–NFB Reading Technology, Inc.
Publisher URL: www.knfbreader.com