Should I remove HHD Software Hex Editor?

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Version	Distribution
2.0.0.0003	100.00%

Other programs by HHD Software

• HHD Software Hex Editor Neo 5.14

from HHD Software, Ltd.

Remove HHD Software Hex Editor

HHD Software Hex Editor is a software program developed by HHD Software. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 9.95 MB (10,432,512 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 72% of users of HHD Software Hex Editor come from the United States, it is also popular in France and India.

URL: www.hhdsoftware.com

Help link: www.hhdsoftware.com/hexeditor.html

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\shared

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D111D725-97AB-4654-B866-21700C703E86}

Estimated size: 9.95 MB

Language: English (United States)

skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe
Memory:	2.24 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0003701017%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00019110%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00017900%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	5,579	8,062,084 average
skypec2cpnrsvc.exe
Memory:	10.32 MB
Total CPU:	0.0014364577%
Kernel CPU:	0.00031134%
User CPU:	0.00112512%
CPU cycles/sec:	64,773

1. 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.
2. When you find the program HHD Software Hex Editor, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove HHD Software Hex Editor.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 44% Win 10 11%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 3% Keep it 97%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	72.22%
France	5.56%
India	5.56%
Germany	5.56%
Poland	5.56%
United Kingdom	5.56%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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