Should I remove ControlFilters?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.7 |
15.38% |
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| 1.0.0 |
84.62% |
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ControlFilters
from The Advertising Network
Overview
ControlFilters is a program developed by The Advertising Network. The most used version is 1.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 1.79 MB (1,879,875 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 44% of users of ControlFilters come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States and Germany.
Program details
URL: homepa.ge
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ControlFilters\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BCCB2575-81E3-4FE1-B2EA-438547692039}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.79 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ControlFilters
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CFMonitor.exe - HPText.AssemblyProductMonitor (HPText.AssemblyTitleMonitor)
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CFService.exe - HPText.AssemblyProductService (CFService)
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ControlFilters.exe - Control Filters
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FiddlerCore.dll (by Eric Lawrence) - FiddlerCore
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CFUtil.dll - CFUtility
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makecert.exe (by Microsoft) - ECM MakeCert
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- CFService.exe runs as a service named 'CFService' (CFService.exe) "ControlFilter Service".
- CFMonitor.exe runs as a service named 'CFMonitor' (CFMonitor.exe) "ControlFilter Monitor Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ControlFilters.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ControlFilters' which loads as C:\Program Files\ControlFilters\ControlFilters.exe.
How do I remove ControlFilters?
You can uninstall ControlFilters 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 ControlFilters, 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 ControlFilters.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win XP 8%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.85% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.77% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.69% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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| Windows 8 |
15.38% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.69% |
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Geography
44.44% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
44.44% |
| United States |
27.78% |
| Germany |
16.67% |
| Australia |
5.56% |
| Italy |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| Samsung |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| Samsung RC530/RC730 |
10.00% |
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| HP Z210 Workstation |
10.00% |
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| HP 650 Notebook PC |
10.00% |
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| HP 635 Notebook PC |
10.00% |
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| Gigabyte M720-US3 |
10.00% |
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| Advent QC6003 |
10.00% |
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