Should I remove StorageCraft ShadowControl?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.3.0 |
12.50% |
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| 4.0.0 |
25.00% |
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| 3.8.0 |
37.50% |
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| 3.5.0 |
25.00% |
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Other programs by StorageCraft Technology
StorageCraft ShadowControl
by StorageCraft Technology Corporation
Overview
StorageCraft ShadowControl is a software program developed by StorageCraft Technology. The most common release is 3.8.0, 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. The setup package generally installs about 62 files and is usually about 33.56 MB (35,191,425 bytes). The software utilizes the Nokia Qt cross-platforms C++ framework. 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 91% of users of StorageCraft ShadowControl come from the United States, it is also popular in Switzerland and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.storagecraft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\StorageCraft\CMD\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{6DBC0EF8-0B58-4FDD-8381-5A586BF64C54}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 33.56 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by StorageCraft ShadowControl
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ShadowControl-Gui.exe - ShadowControl-Gui
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stc_endpt_service.exe - stc_endpt_service
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stc_endpt_agent.exe - stc_endpt_agent
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stccmd.exe - stccmd
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pythoncom27.dll - PyWin32
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PyWinTypes27.dll
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python27.dll (by Python Software Foundation) - Python (Python Core)
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QtCore4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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pyside-python2.7.dll
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shiboken-python2.7.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- stc_endpt_agent.exe runs as a service named 'StorageCraft EndPoint Agent' (stc_endpt_agent) "StorageCraft EndPoint Agent".
- stc_endpt_service.exe runs as a service named 'StorageCraft EndPoint Agent' (stc_endpt_svc) "StorageCraft EndPoint Agent".
How do I remove StorageCraft ShadowControl?
You can uninstall StorageCraft ShadowControl 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 StorageCraft ShadowControl, 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 StorageCraft ShadowControl.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 75%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
75.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Server 2012 Stand... |
25.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
12.50% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
12.50% |
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| Windows 10 Pro for Workst... |
12.50% |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 St... |
12.50% |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 St... |
12.50% |
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Geography
90.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.91% |
| Switzerland |
4.55% |
| Italy |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Intel |
28.57% |
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| Sony |
14.29% |
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| Lenovo |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
25.00% |
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| Sony SVF14N13CXB |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 80HE |
12.50% |
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| HP ProLiant DL360 G7 |
12.50% |
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| FUJITSU CELSIUS W570 |
12.50% |
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| Dell PowerEdge T320 |
12.50% |
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