Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support
Overview
Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support is a software program developed by Avid Technology. The most common release is 8.0.6.52, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 31 files and is usually about 6.92 MB (7,252,992 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 69% of users of Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.digidesign.com
Help link: www.digidesign.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mediafour\macdrive 8
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5984CE26-CF4A-4564-9511-D49589C8FE9E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.92 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support
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macdrapi.dll (by Mediafour) - Mediafour MacDrive (MacDrive API)
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macdrive8serviced.exe (by Mediafour) - MacDrive service
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macdrived.exe - MacDrive application
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mddiskmanagerd.exe - Mediafour MacDrive Disk Manager
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mdmacapp.exe - Mac Application warning
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mdshell.dll - MacDrive Shell Extensions
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mdvolumeicons.dll - volume
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m4taskdialog.dll - Mediafour Task Dialog
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- mdshell.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {3B11977A-B184-4E26-996A-6F4560639214}.
Service
- macdrive8serviced.exe runs as a service named 'MacDrive 8 service for Digidesign' (MacDrive8ServiceD).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- macdrived.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MacDrive 8 application for Digidesign' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Mediafour\MacDrive 8\MacDriveD.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| macdrive8serviced.exe |
| Memory: | 1.48 MB | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 272 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| macdrived.exe |
| Memory: | 2.63 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000042911% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00000289% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000140% | |
How do I remove Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support?
You can uninstall Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support 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 Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support, 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 Digidesign HFS+ Disk Support.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 81%
Win XP 1%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
86.89% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.66% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.64% |
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| Windows XP |
0.82% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.39% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.57% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.56% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.10% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
0.82% |
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Geography
68.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
68.82% |
| United Kingdom |
7.06% |
| France |
4.12% |
| Canada |
4.12% |
| Australia |
3.53% |
| Brazil |
1.18% |
| Norway |
1.18% |
| Sweden |
1.18% |
| BO |
0.59% |
| Taiwan |
0.59% |
| SD |
0.59% |
| Belgium |
0.59% |
| DZ |
0.59% |
| Kuwait |
0.59% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
32.26% |
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| Dell |
27.42% |
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| Acer |
12.90% |
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| ASUS |
11.29% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.84% |
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| Sony |
4.84% |
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| Toshiba |
1.61% |
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| Alienware |
1.61% |
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| Lenovo |
1.61% |
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| Intel |
1.61% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.13% |
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| Sony SVE1511RFXB |
2.08% |
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| Hewlett-Packard h8-1121 |
2.08% |
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| HP ProBook 450 G0 |
2.08% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
1.04% |
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| Toshiba NB520 |
1.04% |
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About Avid Technology
Avid specializes in video and audio production technology, specifically, digital non-linear editing systems, management and distribution services.
Publisher URL: www.avid.com