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Global Rank #32,301
Reach 0.0041%
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Diffractor
from Zac Walker
Overview
Diffractor is a software program developed by Zac Walker. 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 primary executable is named diffractor.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 19.3 MB (20,238,151 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 56% of users of Diffractor come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.Diffractor.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\diffractor
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Diffractor\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 19.3 MB
Files installed by Diffractor
| Program executable: | diffractor.exe |
| Name: | Diffractor |
| Streamlined photo and media management. |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\diffractor\diffractor.exe |
| MD5: | caa17a909ca7d21cad94ebdf7bb1971f |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe
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ShellExtensions64.dll - Diffractor (Diffractor Shell Context Menu)
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ShellExtensions.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- Diffractor.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'DiffractorAutoplay' with the ProgID of 'Diffractor.Diffractor.321' and the action verb 'open.
Context Menu Handler
- ShellExtensions.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Diffractor' with a class of {D6FE49FF-1748-443B-9179-B83AAB042B19}.
Scheduled Task
- Diffractor.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{26654C0E-B204-48C7-9A78-94865532D752}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Diffractor?
You can uninstall Diffractor 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 Diffractor, 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 Diffractor.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #32,301
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.25% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.50% |
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| Windows XP |
15.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
51.25% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.75% |
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
55.56% |
| United States |
22.22% |
| Italy |
3.33% |
| Canada |
2.22% |
| Spain |
2.22% |
| United Kingdom |
2.22% |
| Sweden |
2.22% |
| South Africa |
2.22% |
| Austria |
1.11% |
| BO |
1.11% |
| Czech Republic |
1.11% |
| DZ |
1.11% |
| LI |
1.11% |
| Turkey |
1.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
24.00% |
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| Medion |
22.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.00% |
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| Dell |
12.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.00% |
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| ASUS |
6.00% |
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| Intel |
4.00% |
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| Samsung |
4.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.00% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K73SV |
3.03% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
3.03% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.03% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
3.03% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
3.03% |
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| HP ENVY dv6 Notebook PC |
3.03% |
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