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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,682
United States Rank #27,766
Reach 0.0053%
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AbsoluteShield File Shredder
from SysShield Consulting, Inc.
Overview
AbsoluteShield File Shredder is a software program developed by SysShield Consulting. 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). 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 4 files and is usually about 489.67 KB (501,423 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 42% of users of AbsoluteShield File Shredder come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.sys-shield.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\sysshield tools\file shredder
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SysShield Tools\File Shredder\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 489.67 KB
Files installed by AbsoluteShield File Shredder
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shredext.dll - AbsoluteShield File Shredder (FileShredder Shell Extension DLL)
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shredder.exe
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fileshredder.exe
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unins000.exe (by Jordan Russell) - Inno Setup Uninstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- shredext.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {D8E15322-39CE-4675-A831-45BFC71E252B}.
Scheduled Task
- shredder.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{16409543-516F-4B84-A22E-6E50252AC553}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove AbsoluteShield File Shredder?
You can uninstall AbsoluteShield File Shredder 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 AbsoluteShield File Shredder, 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 AbsoluteShield File Shredder.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #28,682
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.88% |
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| Windows 10 |
21.15% |
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| Windows XP |
20.19% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.77% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.43% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
19.61% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.75% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.80% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.84% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.92% |
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Geography
42.28% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
42.28% |
| United Kingdom |
11.38% |
| France |
6.50% |
| Germany |
4.88% |
| Brazil |
4.07% |
| Czech Republic |
3.25% |
| Israel |
3.25% |
| Australia |
2.44% |
| Belgium |
2.44% |
| Canada |
1.63% |
| DK |
1.63% |
| Spain |
1.63% |
| Italy |
1.63% |
| Netherlands |
1.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.79% |
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| Acer |
22.73% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
22.73% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.58% |
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| Medion |
7.58% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.55% |
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| Intel |
3.03% |
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| Gateway |
1.52% |
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| Compaq |
1.52% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
3.53% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.35% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.35% |
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| Intel DG41WV |
2.35% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
2.35% |
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| Acer Aspire 5738 |
2.35% |
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