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Should I remove Pogoplug Remote Access 2016?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.2.0.18 100.00%

Pogoplug Remote Access 2016

Overview

Pogoplug Remote Access 2016 is a program developed by Cloud Engines. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 main program executable is ppserver.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 55.01 MB (57,681,729 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of Pogoplug Remote Access 2016 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.pogoplug.com
Help link: support.pogoplug.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pogoplugremoteaccess2016
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PogoplugRemoteAccess2016\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 55.01 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Pogoplug Remote Access 2016

Program executable:ppserver.exe
Name:Pogoplug Remote Access 2016
Path:C:\Program Files\pogoplugremoteaccess2016\ppserver.exe
MD5:cadceb339c78cffbc8922701d1fa2b55
Additional files:
  • xcetapinst.exe (by Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK provider) - Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK driver (Windows Setup API)
  • xcetap0.sys - TAP-Win32 Virtual Network Driver
  • hbadmin.exe - Pogoplug (Pogoplug Remote Access Helper)
  • hbpctrl.exe - Pogoplug Remote Access Control
  • hbwd.exe - Pogoplug Remote Access Watchdog
  • ppsync.exe - Pogoplug Active Copy
  • ffmpeg.exe
  • ppvseg.exe
  • ppxc_probe.exe
  • Uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • hbadmin.exe runs as a service named 'HBAdmin' (HBAdmin).
Startup File (User Run)
  • ppserver.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PogoplugRemoteAccess2016' and executes as "C:\Program Files\PogoplugRemoteAccess2016\ppserver.exe" --starthidden.

How do I remove Pogoplug Remote Access 2016?

You can uninstall Pogoplug Remote Access 2016 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Pogoplug Remote Access 2016, 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 Pogoplug Remote Access 2016.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win 7 (SP1) 24%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 76.47%
Windows 7 23.53%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Home 52.94%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.76%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 5.88%
Windows 10 Pro 5.88%
Windows 10 Pro Insider Pr... 5.88%
Windows 7 Home Premium 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

69.57% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 69.57%
  United Kingdom 8.70%
  United Arab Emirates 4.35%
  Australia 4.35%
  Switzerland 4.35%
  France 4.35%
  Netherlands 4.35%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 50.00%
Dell 14.29%
Lenovo 14.29%
Toshiba 7.14%
GIGABYTE 7.14%
ASUS 7.14%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite S875 6.67%
LENOVO 80HE 6.67%
LENOVO 80E5 6.67%
Inspire Technology Group ... 6.67%
Hewlett-Packard p7-1003w 6.67%
HP Z400 Workstation 6.67%

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