Should I remove ShellExtension?

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Remove ShellExtension by FirmTools

ShellExtension is a software program developed by FirmTools. The most common release is 2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named ftsopt.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 702.56 KB (719,426 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 41% of users of ShellExtension come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.

URL: www.firmtools.com/go/?shell

Help link: www.firmtools.com/support

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FirmTools\ShellExtension

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FirmTools\ShellExtension\uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 702.56 KB

Language: English (United States)

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 ShellExtension, 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 ShellExtension.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 49% Win XP 2%

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 1% Keep it 99%

GLOBAL RANK #41,391

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	40.74%
Germany	16.67%
Australia	9.26%
Japan	7.41%
Czech Republic	3.70%
Uruguay	1.85%
Belgium	1.85%
Switzerland	1.85%
Korea	1.85%
Sweden	1.85%
India	1.85%
Spain	1.85%
Netherlands	1.85%
Croatia	1.85%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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