Should I remove DeskPins?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #42,221
United States Rank #27,166
Reach 0.0022%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.32 |
100.00% |
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DeskPins
by Elias Fotinis
Overview
DeskPins is a program developed by Elias Fotinis. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is deskpins.exe. The software installer includes 5 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 82% of users of DeskPins come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DeskPins
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\DeskPins\uninst.exe"
Files installed by DeskPins
| Program executable: | deskpins.exe |
| Name: | Elias Fotinis DeskPins |
| DeskPins application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\deskpins\deskpins.exe |
| MD5: | 81230ac9df74c3293387cc21b1b6d9bd |
Additional files:
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dphook.dll - Elias Fotinis DeskPins (DeskPins hook module)
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DeskPins-1.32-setup.exe - DeskPins (DeskPins installer)
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uninst.exe
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- deskpins.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named DeskPins.lnk_FolderAppdata_S-1-5-21-532345127-789944555-2625714543-1001.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- deskpins.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DeskPins.exe' which loads as C:\Program Files\DeskPins\deskpins.exe.
How do I remove DeskPins?
You can uninstall DeskPins 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 DeskPins, 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 DeskPins.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 77%
Win 7 (SP1) 23%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
76.74% |
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| Windows 7 |
23.26% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
39.53% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.28% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.30% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.30% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
6.98% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
4.65% |
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Geography
82.35% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
82.35% |
| United Kingdom |
5.88% |
| Canada |
2.94% |
| Germany |
2.94% |
| Poland |
2.94% |
| Italy |
1.47% |
| Norway |
1.47% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
34.48% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
24.14% |
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| ASUS |
17.24% |
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| Dell |
6.90% |
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| Lenovo |
6.90% |
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| Toshiba |
3.45% |
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| Sony |
3.45% |
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| Alienware |
3.45% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire E5-573G |
5.71% |
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| Wortmann AG MS-1753 |
2.86% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C50-B |
2.86% |
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| Acer Aspire 5935 |
2.86% |
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| Sony SVS1511CFXB |
2.86% |
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| PDS Inc. Vector SW |
2.86% |
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