Should I remove Bitstrips?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.50457 |
100.00% |
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Bitstrips
by Pokki
Overview
Bitstrips is a software program developed by Pokki. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 20 files and is usually about 106.55 MB (111,726,293 bytes). The installed file HostAppServiceUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\local\pokki\engine
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Pokki\Engine\HostAppService.exe" /UNINSTALLe5a2fbcda5d75ef796cbe69645161aee830df2cd
Estimated size: 106.55 MB
Files installed by Bitstrips
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HostAppServiceUpdater.exe - Host App Service Updater
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ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe - Service Host App Updater
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ServiceStartMenuIndexer.exe - Start Menu Service
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StartMenuIndexer.exe
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HostAppService.exe - Host App Service
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ServiceHostApp.exe - Service Host App
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libPokki.dll (by The Chromium Authors) - Chromium
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- HostAppServiceUpdater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Pokki.
- ServiceHostAppUpdater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Pokki.
Startup File (User Run)
- HostAppServiceUpdater.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Pokki' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Pokki\Engine\HostAppServiceUpdater.exe" /LOGON.
2 Startup Files (User Run Once)
- HostAppService.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #11' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Pokki\Engine\HostAppService.exe --disable-internal-flash --noerrdialogs --no-message-box --disable-extensions --disable-web-security --disable-web-resources --disable-clie.
- ServiceHostApp.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #6' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Pokki\Engine\ServiceHostApp.exe --disable-internal-flash --noerrdialogs --no-message-box --disable-extensions --disable-web-security --disable-web-resources --disable-clie.
How do I remove Bitstrips?
You can uninstall Bitstrips 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 Bitstrips, 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 Bitstrips.
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 25%
Keep it 75%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
28.57% |
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| Toshiba |
28.57% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| Lenovo |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L75D-A |
16.67% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55D-B |
16.67% |
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| LENOVO 10157 |
16.67% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
16.67% |
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| HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC |
16.67% |
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| Gateway ZX4665G |
16.67% |
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