Should I remove Private Folder?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 58.43 days
301.92 days >
Average installed length: 158.64 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.1 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by eMing Software
Private Folder 1.1
from eMing Software Inc.
What is Private Folder? (from eMing Software)
Private Folder is a free tool which can hide or create password and protect your private folder. Features include folder will not be displayed in any folder list, neither from explorer nor command prompt owner who knows the path can manually go into it without first un-hide it with configuration tool, user will get acc... Read more
Overview
Private Folder 1.1 is a software program developed by eMing Software. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named privatefolder.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 834.88 KB (854,913 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 56% of users of Private Folder come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and India.
Program details
URL: www.emingsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\privatefolder
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PrivateFolder\uninstall.exe cfg="C:\Program Files\PrivateFolder\UNINSTALL.CFG" /all
Estimated size: 834.88 KB
Files installed by Private Folder 1.1
| Program executable: | privatefolder.exe |
| Name: | Private Folder |
| Private Folder Configuration GUI |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\privatefolder\privatefolder.exe |
| MD5: | fae9df9952fc18dff7a96e06c031dd89 |
Additional files:
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PF_Pass.exe - Private Folder (Private Folder Password Prompt Module)
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PFolder32.sys - Private Folder Kernel Driver
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PFolder64.sys
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uninstall.exe - Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PF_Pass.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PrivateFolder' which loads as C:\Program Files\PrivateFolder\PF_Pass.exe.
How do I remove Private Folder?
You can uninstall Private Folder 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 Private Folder 1.1, 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 Private Folder.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
Win 7 9%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.64% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.64% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
13.64% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
4.55% |
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
55.56% |
| Canada |
5.56% |
| India |
5.56% |
| BG |
2.78% |
| Czech Republic |
2.78% |
| Germany |
2.78% |
| France |
2.78% |
| United Kingdom |
2.78% |
| Italy |
2.78% |
| Mexico |
2.78% |
| NG |
2.78% |
| OM |
2.78% |
| Panama |
2.78% |
| RS |
2.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
15.00% |
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| Lenovo |
10.00% |
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| Toshiba |
5.00% |
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| Sony |
5.00% |
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| Samsung |
5.00% |
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| Medion |
5.00% |
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| Intel |
5.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.00% |
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| ASUS |
5.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L50-B |
5.56% |
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| Sony SVE15115FXS |
5.56% |
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| Samsung 900X3C/900X3D/900... |
5.56% |
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| MEDION P961x |
5.56% |
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| LENOVO 80DU |
5.56% |
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| LENOVO 3554A19 |
5.56% |
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