Should I remove Probox?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.1.0.1531 |
50.00% |
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| 5.0.0.2005 |
50.00% |
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Probox
from Proact IT UK Ltd
What is Probox? (from Proact IT UK Ltd)
Enterprise class online storage that allows your teams to easily and securely access, share and sync files from anywhere, any time, using any device. Probox helps you to reduce company costs and to be more productive in the office, at home, and on the road. Online and offline access 24x7 from your computer, smartphone... Read more
Overview
Probox is a software program developed by Proact IT UK Ltd. The most common release is 5.1.0.1531, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. 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 18 files and is usually about 42.01 MB (44,048,481 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 71% of users of Probox come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.eval.probox.eu
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Probox\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Probox\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 42.01 MB
Files installed by Probox
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HrfsClient.exe - Probox (Client)
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hrfscore.exe - Service
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InstallerWebUI.exe - Installer Client
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librsync.dll - Sync Library
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RecycleFile.exe - Recycle File
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libcef.dll (by Trend Micro) - Trend Micro's Chromium Embedded Framework (Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library)
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HrfsShellExtension.dll (by Trend Micro) - Trend Micro SafeSync (HRFS Shell Extension)
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- HrfsShellExtension.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'HrfsShellExtension' with a class of {FAC7AB1E-0E67-43FC-A7E7-1A4FF52DE01F}.
Service
- hrfscore.exe runs as a service named 'OnlineStorageService' (OnlineStorageService).
How do I remove Probox?
You can uninstall Probox 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 Probox, 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 Probox.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 50%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.43% |
| United Kingdom |
28.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
50.00% |
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