Should I remove HomePipe Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.1.101 |
50.00% |
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HomePipe Agent
from HomePipe Networks
Overview
HomePipe Agent is a program developed by HomePipe Networks. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.27 MB (1,333,668 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 78% of users of HomePipe Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Netherlands.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\homepipe networks\homepipe agent
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\HomePipe Networks\HomePipe Agent\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 1.27 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HomePipe Agent
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HomePipe.AgentUtility.exe - Windows Taskbar Utility (HomePipe Agent Utility)
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HomePipe.AgentWindowsService.exe - Windows Service (HomePipe Agent Service)
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HomePipe.AgentCore.dll - HomePipe Agent Core
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll (by ICSharpCode.net) - #ZipLibrary (SharpZipLib for .NET Framework 2.0)
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- HomePipe.AgentWindowsService.exe runs as a service named 'HomePipeAgent' (HomePipeAgent).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- HomePipe.AgentUtility.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'HomePipeAgentUtility' which loads as C:\Program Files\HomePipe Networks\HomePipe Agent\HomePipe.AgentUtility.exe -logintime.
How do I remove HomePipe Agent?
You can uninstall HomePipe Agent 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 HomePipe Agent, 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 HomePipe Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 25%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Ultimate |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
77.78% |
Belgium |
11.11% |
Netherlands |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sahara |
25.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Acer |
25.00% |
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ASUS |
25.00% |
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