Should I remove STRATO HiDrive?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #12,825
Reach 0.0244%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 145.01 days
946.94 days >
Average installed length: 497.55 days
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STRATO HiDrive
from STRATO AG
Overview
STRATO HiDrive is a program developed by STRATO AG. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 software installer includes 12 files and is usually about 9.81 MB (10,289,228 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 82% of users of STRATO HiDrive come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Netherlands.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\strato ag\strato hidrive
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\STRATO AG\STRATO HiDrive\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 9.81 MB
Files installed by STRATO HiDrive
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Interop.IWshRuntimeLibrary.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'IWshRuntimeLibrary'.
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STRATO HiDrive Service.exe - STRATO HiDrive Service
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CustomInstallActions.dll - CustomInstallActions
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STRATO HiDrive.exe - STRATO HiDrive
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Utilities.dll - Utilities
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oi32.dll (by REINER SCT | KS ||) - OWOK (OWOK Interface DLL)
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oi64.dll (by REINER SCT | KS ||)
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OpenVpnManagement.dll - OpenVPNManagement
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OWOKWrapper32.dll
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OWOKWrapper64.dll
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STRATO-HiDrive-Setup.exe
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- STRATO HiDrive.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0450A908-5BAA-4C43-9304-6578E4C5EA96}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- STRATO HiDrive.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named STRATO HiDrive.
Service
- STRATO HiDrive Service.exe runs as a service named 'STRATO HiDrive Service' (STRATO HiDrive Service).
How do I remove STRATO HiDrive?
You can uninstall STRATO HiDrive 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 STRATO HiDrive (remove only), 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 STRATO HiDrive.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 7 1%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.49% |
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| Windows 10 |
26.82% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.16% |
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| Windows XP |
3.53% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.32% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
6.28% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.86% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.81% |
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Geography
81.97% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
81.97% |
| United States |
5.24% |
| Netherlands |
3.98% |
| Spain |
1.68% |
| Austria |
1.26% |
| Belgium |
0.84% |
| France |
0.63% |
| Brazil |
0.42% |
| Canada |
0.42% |
| Switzerland |
0.42% |
| United Kingdom |
0.42% |
| Sweden |
0.42% |
| Argentina |
0.21% |
| China |
0.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
21.31% |
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| Medion |
20.90% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.98% |
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| Dell |
15.16% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.25% |
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| ASUS |
9.02% |
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| Lenovo |
2.05% |
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| Toshiba |
1.64% |
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| Apple |
1.23% |
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| Compaq |
1.23% |
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| Intel |
1.23% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.17% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.17% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
2.98% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
2.98% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
2.38% |
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| Acer Aspire 7750G |
2.38% |
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